Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced  Operations Manager for a growing  confidential food manufacturing company  to lead their  new state-of-the-art facility (4 production lines)  in Western Kentucky. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a smaller, fast-growing plant environment while still being part of a larger organization with strong resources and long-term stability.

This is an exciting time to join – you’ll be helping shape the future of the facility, its team, and its operations.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily  plant operations  including production and warehouse functions
• Lead, mentor, and develop department managers and hourly teams
• Drive  KPI performance  in safety, quality, throughput, and labor efficiency
• Partner cross-functionally with QA, Maintenance, Safety, and HR
• Ensure compliance with  FDA, USDA, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards
• Champion  continuous improvement  using Lean / 5S and root cause analysis
• Manage inventory flow and scheduling in partnership with Planning / Procurement
• Support strategic initiatives, audits, and capital improvement projects
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and employee engagement

What We’re Looking For

Why Join Us?

Competitive base salary  $100K–$120K

If you are a proven  food manufacturing operations leader  looking to take on a visible, high-impact role in Western Kentucky, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and take the next step in your leadership career.

For immediate consideration, email your confidential resume to Alek at alek.scherber@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.