Operations Specialist

Fresh Mark Inc.

14d•Onsite

About The Position

For more than a century, Fresh Mark has built a legacy of quality, safety, and innovation in food manufacturing. Now we're looking for the next generation of talent to carry that tradition forward. As an Operations Specialist, you'll play a key role in learning and supporting plant operations while developing skills that prepare you for a long-term career. This opportunity is open to early-career professionals and offers real-world experience in operations.

Requirements

Recently graduated from a 4-year degree program at an accredited college or university.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint.
Willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
Proactive thinker and self-motivated.
Strong time, project, and organizational management skills.
The ability to work independently.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Adherence to safety practices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Must be trustworthy, dependable, and able to handle highly confidential information and discretion.
Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of key manufacturing metrics and their impact on business performance.
Gain practical knowledge of production operations and how they connect to Fresh Mark's overall business.
Partner with supervisors and operating teams to support continuous improvement using reliability tools and data analysis.
Assist with or lead special projects focused on safety, process improvement, quality, capacity balancing, workflow planning, and logistics.
Participate in production meetings to understand how daily operations are managed.
Collect, analyze, and present production data to help identify trends and opportunities.
Support or lead improvements in safety systems, including training, audits, communication, recognition, and behavioral-based safety practices.
Work alongside operators to learn processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to achieve shared goals.
Assist in troubleshooting, process improvement, and equipment upgrades to help meet facility objectives.
Coach, train, or engage employees in process improvement efforts (based on experience and responsibilities).