Manufacturing Operations Manager - 3rd Shift

Pay

$135,000/yr. – $165,000/yr. based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

This role will be a 3rd Shift shift opportunity Monday - Friday 12:00am - 8:00am, based in our manufacturing facility in Norwood, MA

Benefits

• Enjoy top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Pamper your furry friends with Pet Insurance.
• Stay fit with our Wellness Plan and Gym Reimbursement.
• Boost your skills with Employee Tuition Reimbursement.
• Unlock endless opportunities with College Scholarship for dependents.
• Reap the Rewards of Our Bonus Program Available to Our Salary and Hourly Employees.
• Receive a Generous 401k Company Match.
• Take advantage of Competitive Paid Time Off.
• Elevate Your Safety Net with Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage.
• Receive Relocation Assistance for a Smooth Transition.
• Earn Rewards through our Employee Bonus Referral Program.
• Elevate Your Workplace Experience with Community Impact Opportunities.
• Celebrate Together with Team Events and Seasonal Workplace Gatherings.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations across production, maintenance, sanitation, and distribution functions
• Ensure seamless execution of manufacturing plans, schedules, and performance targets
• Lead cross-functional coordination to meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards
• Partner with leadership to shape and execute operational strategies
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing practices
• Analyze performance metrics, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions
• Build, coach, and develop a strong leadership bench within the facility
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on accountability and results
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and ongoing employee development
• Translate business needs into actionable production and resource plans
• Monitor operational costs and manage departmental budgets
• Prepare and present performance updates to senior leadership
• Maintain strict adherence to regulatory, safety, and internal standards
• Ensure workforce training and compliance across all operational areas

Requirements

• High school diploma required; degree in Engineering, Operations, or related discipline preferred
• 7+ year of proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (food or CPG strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated success building and leading team-based organizations
• Solid background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong knowledge of packaging operations and production workflows
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) is a plus
• Regular presence in production areas, including cold, wet, humid, and noisy environments.
• Ability to walk production floors, climb ladders and stairs, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
• Off-shift and weekend work may be required to support breakdowns, shutdowns, or project execution.