Our client is currently seeking a Production Operations Manager for their Food Manufacturing facility near Elmyra NY. This is a smaller facility that has benefited from significant capital investment. They have increased the production capacity of this plant and need a strong leader who can work with the Plant Manager. This position will have emphasis on all areas of operations including planning / scheduling, safety, continuous improvement, meeting KPI's & quality compliance.

Interested Candidates should contact Lee Douglas @ 610 639-6573 or email a current resume to

Job Responsibilities:

1. · Schedule production runs to ensure orders are shipped promptly.
2. · Coordinate with department managers to ensure quality, on-time production and delivery.
3. · Coordinate with the corporate procurement team to order ingredients and product packaging. Assist with any discrepancies.
4. · Coordinate the daily activities of the production and operation teams.
5. · Assist the Plant Manager in facility projects and day-to-day operations.
6. · Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance with cGMP standards.
7. · Evaluate equipment and facility upgrades to support continuous improvement.
8. · Assist in hiring and training production team members.
9. · Ensure that all Safety procedures and policies are being followed.
10. · Ensure that all Food Safety and Quality cGMP’s and policies are being followed.
11. · Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. · Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
2. · 5 plus years’ experience of leadership role within supply chain planning or supervision of manufacturing facility
3. · Strong written and verbal communication skills and abilities
4. · Working knowledge of production equipment
5. · Proactive problem solving skills