Operations Manager
Produce Careers
- NJ or PA, XX
Description:
- A strong, growing produce company seeking an experienced Operations Manager.
- Position oversees the general oversite of the packing and facility and business operation.
- This role will include inventory management, packing process, ripening, lotting and distribution of produce
- Manages all aspects of the packing facility; working with a small management team and reporting to ownership.
Position Responsibilities Include:
- Oversees facility operations. (Production, Receiving, Shipping, Transportation, Quality/Food Safety, etc.)
- Helps ensure strong customer service by collaborating and regular communication with customers.
- Work closely with QA and Sales Teams.
- Plan, direct, execute and monitor the bagging, special packing and value-added processes.
- Develop system improvements by analyzing processes and workflow and implementing appropriate changes.
- Facilitate a profitable operation that meets any compliance needs as guided by customer, FDA or USDA.
Requirements Include:
- Minimum 5 years of production/operations management experience required.
- 3 years at least working with domestic and imported produce
- Previous experience with fresh fruit, vegetable or related perishable packing/production is required.
- Understanding of USDA and FDA regulatory requirements.
- Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in a related field of study and/or related work experience.
- Famous software experience a plus
Please contact Katie, katie@producecareers.com