Home Market Foods
Manufacturing Operations Manager - 1st Shift
South Windsor, CT
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About the role
- Pay Range: $135,000/yr. - $165,000/yr. based on experience and qualifications The Operations Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing all manufacturing operations at the South Windsor facility.
- Our recruitment process is prompt and transparent.
- Your resume will receive swift attention from our talent professionals.
Responsibilities
- Own plant safety performance and drive a culture of zero incidents; Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards; Lead hazard identification, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Own labor performance and cost per pound across all shifts; Drive disciplined labor planning aligned to production demand; Eliminate unnecessary overtime and improve staffing models
- Lead structured continuous improvement initiatives using CI tools (RCA, Gemba, standard work)
- Build and maintain a pipeline of cost savings and performance improvement projects
- Develop Superintendents and Supervisors into high-performing leaders
- Establish clear expectations for accountability, communication, and execution; Drive engagement, retention, and leadership capability across all shifts
- Maintain full ownership of HACCP execution within operations; Ensure adherence to all USDA, FSIS, SQF, and regulatory requirements
- Partner with FSQA to proactively reduce: Foreign material incidents, Product holds and rework, Drive a "stop production" culture when food safety risk is identified
- Own and deliver against plant targets for: Yield %, OEE, Throughput (lbs./hr.)
- Drive line optimization through: Equipment performance improvements, Standard work and process control, Downtime reduction initiatives, Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to improve system reliability
Requirements
- Ability to walk production floors, climb ladders and stairs, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently required to stand
- Off-shift and weekend work may be required to support breakdowns, shutdowns, or project execution.
- Strict adherence to safety, PPE, and hygiene standards are required.
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Nice to have
- High School diploma with equivalent experience required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations, Food Science, or related field preferred
- 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing, protein processing, & high speed packaging systems
- Strong verbal and written English skills required
- Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
Compensation
- $135,000/yr. - $165,000/yr. based on experience and qualifications
Company info
- At Home Market Foods, we champion equal opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and more.
Visa & Work Authorization
- At this time, Home Market Foods will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN
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