Manufacturing Operations Manager - 1st Shift

The role

The Operations Manager leads and optimizes all manufacturing operations at the South Windsor facility. This role owns plant performance across safety, food safety, yield, labor efficiency, and cost control.

What you will do

• Own plant safety performance and drive a culture of zero incidents
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards
• Maintain full ownership of HACCP execution within operations
• Ensure adherence to all USDA, FSIS, SQF, and regulatory requirements
• Own and deliver against plant targets for Yield %, OEE, and Throughput
• Drive labor performance and cost per pound across all shifts
• Lead structured continuous improvement initiatives using CI tools
• Develop Superintendents and Supervisors into high-performing leaders
• Partner with Supply Planning, FSQA, Maintenance, and Engineering

Required qualifications

• High School diploma with equivalent experience
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing, protein processing, & high speed packaging systems
• Demonstrated experience managing yield and throughput performance, labor and cost control systems, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, USDA/FSIS regulations, SQF standards, and Manufacturing KPIs
• Proven ability to lead and develop large, diverse teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written English skills
• Experience with effectively presenting information and responding to questions from clients, customers and the general public
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to walk production floors, climb ladders and stairs, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
• Regular presence in production areas, including cold, wet, humid, and noisy environments
• Strict adherence to safety, PPE, and hygiene standards

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, Food Science, or related field
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Plan and Gym Reimbursement
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement
• College Scholarship for dependents
• Bonus Program Available to Our Salary and Hourly Employees
• Generous 401k Company Match
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Bonus Referral Program
• Community Impact Opportunities

Before you apply

• Home Market Foods will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN
• Recruitment process includes a recruiter phone screen followed by interviews with key team members

About the company

At Home Market Foods, we champion equal opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and more. Our commitment extends across all aspects of employment, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace.