Manufacturing Manager (Linden)

About Freshrealm :

FreshRealm is currently in a high-growth state, and our culture of ACTIONS drives our team members forward to maximize their potential. We are a team of hardworking, passionate leaders who persevere through challenges, collaborate with one another to problem solve and achieve desired outcomes, and work to bring out the best in our employees as we service our customers. At FreshRealm, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds and abilities to apply and make employment decisions based on merit.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Operations Manager with expertise in food manufacturing to lead production and operational activities in the development of Ready-to-Heat (RTH) meals and food ingredient portioning. This role is based in our 500,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility and reports directly to the Site Lead. The Operations Manager will ensure compliance with food safety standards, optimize manufacturing processes, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily production floor operations, ensuring schedules and output targets are met.
• Supervise, coach, and develop frontline supervisors and hourly staff.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, HACCP, GMPs, and facility food safety programs. Represent the manufacturing team in the HACCP team.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to resolve production and food safety issues quickly.
• Oversee equipment operation and coordinate with Maintenance for repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, efficiency, and labor utilization.
• Drive waste reduction, line efficiency improvements, and process consistency.
• Lead daily production meetings and ensure communication across shifts.
• Support new product trials and assist in transitioning products from R&D to full production.
• Promote and enforce a culture of workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills and Requirements

Experience / Education

What We Offer :

Our Values at Work :

We believe that ACTIONS speak louder than words and our company values align to those ACTIONS.

In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like :

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer