Operations Manager (Food Manufacturing)
About The Position
Reporting to the Plant Manager in Louisville, Kentucky, you will lead daily plant production operations while cultivating a collaborative, high‑performance manufacturing environment. You will guide production teams in standard work, implement sustainable improvement behaviors, and champion the practices that keep our people safe and our products exceptional. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Guide production supervisors throughout the day, providing direction, coaching, and support to elevate performance, engagement and meet production goals . Implement plant‑specific vision and contribute to continuous improvement activities that connect directly with enterprise goals. Foster an inclusive, people‑focused culture by promoting engagement, development, and teamwork across all production areas. Share results, insights, and action plans with employees, leadership partners, and cross‑functional teams. Temporarily serve as Plant Manager when needed to ensure continuity of operations. Partner with production planning and materials management to improve scheduled completion and customer service outcomes. Collaborate with Human Resources to promptly address employee concerns and support a positive work environment. Work closely with Finance to develop and manage capital budgets and maintain strong financial stewardship. Initiate cost‑savings actions related to crewing, standards, yields, and operational efficiency. Champion a culture of safety, ensuring all plant activities occur in a controlled and responsible environment. Ensure adherence to all quality standards, regulatory requirements, and product specifications. Elevate food safety by reporting issues , supporting corrective actions and driving accountability . Ingredients Required for Your Success Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Management, Engineering, Food Science, Management, Product Operations, or a related field. 5–7 years of manufacturing experience. 3–5 years of management or supervisory experience leading production teams. Experience within the food industry in a unionized environment preferred Mathematical and statistical knowledge supporting decisions and analysis. Financial knowledge supporting budgeting, cost management, and performance reporting. Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates. #LI-Onsite #LI-JC1 #LI-MSL
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Management, Engineering, Food Science, Management, Product Operations, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of manufacturing experience.
- 3–5 years of management or supervisory experience leading production teams.
- Mathematical and statistical knowledge supporting decisions and analysis.
- Financial knowledge supporting budgeting, cost management, and performance reporting.
Nice To Haves
- Experience within the food industry in a unionized environment preferred
Responsibilities
- Guide production supervisors throughout the day, providing direction, coaching, and support to elevate performance, engagement and meet production goals
- Implement plant‑specific vision and contribute to continuous improvement activities that connect directly with enterprise goals.
- Foster an inclusive, people‑focused culture by promoting engagement, development, and teamwork across all production areas.
- Share results, insights, and action plans with employees, leadership partners, and cross‑functional teams.
- Temporarily serve as Plant Manager when needed to ensure continuity of operations.
- Partner with production planning and materials management to improve scheduled completion and customer service outcomes.
- Collaborate with Human Resources to promptly address employee concerns and support a positive work environment.
- Work closely with Finance to develop and manage capital budgets and maintain strong financial stewardship.
- Initiate cost‑savings actions related to crewing, standards, yields, and operational efficiency.
- Champion a culture of safety, ensuring all plant activities occur in a controlled and responsible environment.
- Ensure adherence to all quality standards, regulatory requirements, and product specifications.
- Elevate food safety by reporting issues , supporting corrective actions and driving accountability
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
- Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
- Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
- Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
