Job Description
Position Summary:
A leading manufacturer of premium dry coffee powder mixes for hot and iced beverages, is seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations. This role will be responsible for managing key functional areas including Production, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and Shipping & Receiving. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and a track record of driving operational excellence in a food manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Management
- Lead daily operations of dry mix production lines to meet output, safety, and quality standards.
- Partner with R&D and Sales to align production schedules with demand forecasts and product launches.
- Continuously assess and improve manufacturing processes for efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure all products meet food safety standards (e.g., FDA, GMP) and internal quality expectations.
- Supervise QA team in maintaining documentation, traceability, and routine inspections.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve quality issues promptly.
Purchasing
- Manage sourcing and procurement of raw ingredients, packaging, and operational supplies.
- Maintain relationships with suppliers, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery.
- Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to reduce waste and overstocking.
Shipping & Receiving
- Oversee logistics of inbound materials and outbound finished goods.
- Ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of customer orders, both domestic and international.
- Work with carriers and third-party logistics providers to optimize freight performance and cost.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of operations or plant management experience in a food, beverage, or powder manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple departments and leading cross-functional teams.
- Proficient in ERP systems and familiar with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
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