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Operations Manager

Operations Manager

GPACCentral City, KY, US
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Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a growing confidential food manufacturing company to lead their new state-of-the-art facility (4 production lines) in Western Kentucky. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a smaller, fast-growing plant environment while still being part of a larger organization with strong resources and long-term stability.

This is an exciting time to join you'll be helping shape the future of the facility, its team, and its operations.

What You'll Do

  • Oversee daily plant operations including production and warehouse functions
  • Lead, mentor, and develop department managers and hourly teams
  • Drive KPI performance in safety, quality, throughput, and labor efficiency
  • Partner cross-functionally with QA, Maintenance, Safety, and HR
  • Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards
  • Champion continuous improvement using Lean / 5S and root cause analysis
  • Manage inventory flow and scheduling in partnership with Planning / Procurement
  • Support strategic initiatives, audits, and capital improvement projects
  • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and employee engagement

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Operations, Business, Food Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in food manufacturing ready-to-eat or perishable products preferred
  • Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, food safety compliance, and warehouse best practices
  • Track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering measurable results
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
  • ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar) a plus; bilingual English / Spanish highly valued

    • Why Join Us?

    Competitive base salary $100K$120K Comprehensive benefits package Work in a new facility with modern equipment and strong corporate backing Be a key leader in shaping operations and building team culture Long-term growth opportunities within a stable and expanding company

    If you are a proven food manufacturing operations leader looking to take on a visible, high-impact role in Western Kentucky, we want to hear from you!

    Apply today and take the next step in your leadership career.

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