Operations Manager

Shearer's Foods•Dayton, OH

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager at Shearer’s Foods’ Dayton plant leads and directs day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products. The role provides leadership to production teams, drives operational excellence, and fosters a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement. The Operations Manager works cross-functionally to achieve business objectives while developing talent and supporting a high-performance manufacturing environment. The position calls for an urgent, accountable, and adaptable leader who can motivate teams, maintain effectiveness in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, and respond flexibly to changing business needs. The manager supports an inclusive workplace, develops and recognizes talent, coaches employees, and identifies future leaders. This leader promotes teamwork and clear communication, remains visible and accessible, and builds employee commitment to organizational priorities and values.

Requirements

Four-year degree in a related business or technical field, such as food science, operations management, or engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience in production management or supervision in the food processing industry.
Significant experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficient computer skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
Demonstrated ability to manage salaried professionals and hourly production associates while executing complex operational programs.
Ability to work a varied schedule.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct day-to-day manufacturing operations to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products.
Provide leadership to production teams and drive operational excellence initiatives.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
Work cross-functionally to achieve business objectives.
Motivate teams to achieve operational objectives and maintain effectiveness in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Create an inclusive environment that supports employee growth and success, and actively develop and recognize talent.
Build and sustain a stable, engaged, high-performing workforce; coach employees toward individual and team objectives; and identify and develop future leaders.
Promote teamwork and cross-functional partnership, communicate clearly and openly at all organizational levels, and serve as a visible and accessible leader.
Create a positive work environment, inspire teams to achieve challenging goals and celebrate successes, and build commitment to organizational priorities and values.
Embrace change, drive innovation, and seek opportunities for professional and organizational growth.