Location: “On-site”

Report to: Head of Operations

Type: Full-Time

We’re looking for a highly organized, process-driven, hands-on Senior Production and Operations Manager with strong experience in food manufacturing, supply chain, and team leadership. This role oversees daily production output, labor management, inventory, procurement, fulfillment, and safety/compliance—ensuring our operations run efficiently, safely, and at scale.

We're a fast-scaling food/gifting manufacturer (sugar cubes, drink mixers, and kits sold in national retailers). We need someone who treats production like a business — hitting output, efficiency, and margin targets while building a strong, accountable team culture. If you excel at building systems, leading people, and keeping food production running smoothly, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do:

Food Production & Leadership

Oversee all daily food manufacturing operations (baking/confectionary experience a plus)
Oversee all production outputs and ensure targets are met daily and weekly
Troubleshoot production bottlenecks and implement workflow improvements
Ensure all processes meet SQF and food safety standards
Support QA with documentation, audits, training, and continuous improvement
Manage operations budget including labor, raw materials, maintenance, and overhead.

Process, SOPs & Efficiency

Manage operations budget including labor, raw materials, maintenance, and overhead.
Support COGS optimization, margin improvement, and forecasting.
Create and maintain SOPs across manufacturing, production, inventory, ordering, and fulfillment
Implement lean, scalable manufacturing, production, fulfillment, and QC systems to support growth
Track and report daily KPIs and drive operational performance

Supply Chain & Vendor Management

Oversee procurement of raw materials, packaging, and supplies/ purchasing
Oversee ordering, vendor relationships, and pricing negotiations
Forecast material needs and maintain cost-effective sourcing strategies
Evaluate and manage supplier performance
Use digital platforms including EDI, CRM, and Microsoft Suite

Inventory, Procurement & Fulfillment

Manage inventory accuracy, receiving, cycle counts, and lot tracking
Ensure accurate digital inventory records, lot tracking, cycle counts, and reconciliation.
Manage material consumption reporting, WIP tracking, and finished goods accuracy.
Create and enforce min/max inventory levels for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
Oversee fulfillment workflows to ensure timely, accurate order processing
Optimize warehouse layout, flow, and safety
Streamline workflows through technology and system improvements

What We’re Looking For

5+ years in operations leadership, including food manufacturing
Strong experience with supply chain, procurement, vendor management, and negotiation
Hands-on ERP experience (Fishbowl preferred)
Familiarity with EDI systems
Excellent communicator and team leader
Ability to create, implement and enforce SOPs
Comfortable lifting heavy boxes (typically 40–50 lbs)
Proficient in Microsoft Suite

Preferred:

Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Experience in baking or confectionary production
Lean/Six Sigma or similar process improvement training
Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Food Science, or related field
Experience with ERPs, Fishbowl specifically

Who You Are:

Process-oriented and detail-obsessed
Hands on type of management
Strong communicator and team builder
Tech-savvy and comfortable with digital tools
Calm under pressure and solutions-driven
Passionate about food safety, quality, and operational excellence

TEASPRESSA

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