What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager Lead position at Freshpack?
About Freshpack
Freshpack is a leading industry player in custom cheese packaging, offering products nationwide in major retailers. Over the past 25 years, our team has expanded from 15 to 290 employees, positioning us for substantial growth in the next 3-5 years.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our production, shipping, and sanitation teams across multiple shifts. The successful candidate will oversee efficient operations, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and drive continuous process improvements.
- Manage Production Superintendents to execute production schedules efficiently
- Conduct daily production meetings to align leadership and manage exceptions
- Create deadlines and schedules, communicating changes/deviations to key groups
- Optimize training and development programs to foster continual learning within the team
Duties/Responsibilities:
The Operations Manager will be responsible for:
- Motivating and managing Production Superintendents
- Conducting daily production meetings
- Creating deadlines and schedules
- Optimizing training and development programs
- Continuously improving all aspects of production/sanitation processes
Requirements:
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Experience in production management or a related field
- Ability to optimize training and development programs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
What We Offer:
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:
- A dynamic and growing company
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A collaborative and supportive work environment
