Operations Manager – Food Manufacturing

Premier Global Links•Leominster, MA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily production, quality, warehouse, and logistics operations for a food and beverage manufacturing facility in Leominster, MA. This hands-on leadership role meets production and fulfillment goals, develops employees, coordinates resources, improves operational efficiency, and maintains high standards for food safety, quality, and workplace safety.

Requirements

5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in food or beverage manufacturing.
2–3 years of direct supervisory or management experience.
Working knowledge of food safety, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and quality requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and operational reporting/tracking.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Willingness to provide hands-on support when production demands require it.

Responsibilities

Manage daily production, quality, warehouse, and logistics operations to meet fulfillment targets.
Lead and develop manufacturing, quality, logistics, and temporary employees.
Coordinate employee schedules, assignments, workflows, and operational priorities.
Coach and develop team leads and high-potential employees.
Coordinate raw materials and production priorities to meet customer delivery requirements.
Monitor productivity, labor utilization, waste, operating costs, and workflow.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, quality, and workplace safety requirements.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and operational documentation.
Track key performance metrics and prepare operational reports.
Partner with management, Human Resources, and other departments to resolve operational issues.
Provide hands-on leadership and operational support during peak production periods.