Senior Operations Manager
- NB, Canada
- New Brunswick, Canada, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience in meat or protein processing, including 5+ years in a leadership role
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Ready to lead one of the largest processing facilities for a global food company? A privately held seafood company is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to develop plant leaders and drive improvements in safety, quality, yield, and overall performance at a facility near its global headquarters. This is a highly visible opportunity for a leader with a strong meat or protein processing background to make a lasting impact.
Some responsibilities include:
- Lead plant operations with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity
- Improve yield, reduce waste, and strengthen cost performance
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability and production results
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Develop plant leaders and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration
- Manage operational budgets, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives
Some qualifications include:
- 10+ years of experience in meat or protein processing, including 5+ years in a leadership role
- Strong background in plant operations, yield optimization, and cost control
- Proven ability to lead large teams and deliver measurable operational results
- Knowledge of HACCP and applicable food safety and regulatory requirements; SQF or BRC experience is a plus
- Experience leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills
Excellent compensation package, including comprehensive benefits. If you or someone you know would be interested in discussing this opportunity, please contact Mitch McWilliams at mitch@curtisfood.com.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead plant operations to improve safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, yield, and cost performance while ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance. Develop plant leaders, manage budgets and KPIs, and partner with cross-functional teams on equipment reliability and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Requires 10 or more years of meat or protein processing experience, including at least five years in a leadership role, with a strong background in plant operations, yield optimization, and cost control. Candidates should have experience leading large teams and Lean Manufacturing initiatives, knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations, and strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills; SQF or BRC experience is a plus.
Skills
- Plant Operations
- Safety Management
- Quality Management
- Yield Optimization
- Cost Control
- Equipment Reliability
- Food Safety Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Operational Budgeting
- KPI Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- HACCP
- SQF
- BRC
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Mitch McWilliams
Hiring contact email
mitch@curtisfood.com
Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Meat Processing
- Protein Processing
- Plant Operations
- Safety
- Quality
- Efficiency
- Productivity
- Yield Optimization
- Waste Reduction
- Cost Performance
- Equipment Reliability
- Food Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- HACCP
- SQF
- BRC
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Operational Budgets
- KPIs
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team Leadership