Food Operations Manager

3 days ago

Bronx, New York, United States FlexStaff Careers Full time

FlexStaff is hiring a Food Operations Manager to join our client's team. The Plant Manager will oversee operations at their Bronx-based (moving to Moonachie NJ early 2026) kosher food manufacturing facility with over 130 employees. As a Food Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient production schedules, maintaining facility and equipment, and driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality products on time. This role reports directly to the CEO. Our client is looking for a "
roll up your sleeves
" type of manager, who will engage and support the team wherever necessary. This position requires flexibility, a strong sense of ownership and responsibility, and the ability to thrive in a small, multicultural team environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute production schedules aligned with customer orders and shipping deadlines.
  • Lead, supervise, and motivate a team of 130+ factory employees, ensuring productivity, safety, and efficiency.
  • Partner with mechanics/maintenance team to manage facilities and equipment, ensuring smooth and reliable production.
  • Collaborate with FSQA and Sanitation teams to maintain a clean facility and uphold the highest food safety standards.
  • Report directly to the CEO, communicating resource needs, production issues, and operational updates in real time.
  • Coordinate closely with Sales, Logistics, and Procurement teams to ensure on-time supply and customer satisfaction.
  • Work with HR to address employee issues, oversee training, and enforce company policies. Provide leadership and guidance to all plant staff.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in efficiency, cost management, and food quality.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and kosher requirements.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as an Operations or Plant Manager (or senior operations leadership role in food manufacturing).
  • Strong leadership and people management skills with experience overseeing large teams.
  • Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and quality standards (GMP, HACCP, etc.).
  • Experience managing production planning, scheduling, and cross-department communication.
  • Ability to troubleshoot facility and equipment issues in collaboration with mechanics/engineers.
  • Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills (including timely reporting and updates).
  • Hands-on leadership style: willing to be present on the production floor, not just directing from the office.
  • Flexible and adaptable, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Open-minded and able to work effectively in a multicultural and diverse workplace.

Salary:
$115,000-$125,000

Preferred Certifications (not required but a plus)

  • HACCP Certification
  • Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)
  • SQF Practitioner
  • OSHA Training/Certification
  • FSMA Compliance knowledge

Fire Safety Training/Certification

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