Hiring: Manufacturing Operations Manager - 1st Shift Company: Home Market Foods Location: South Windsor, CT Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 14:03:22 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis About the job Experience: •7+ years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing, protein processing, & high speed packaging systems •Demonstrated experience managing: Yield and throughput performance, Labor and cost control systems, Continuous improvement initiatives •Strong knowledge of: HACCP, USDA/FSIS regulations, SQF standards, Manufacturing KPIs (OEE, yield, cost per unit) •Proven ability to lead and develop large, diverse teams in a fast-paced environment •Strong verbal and written English skills required; Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus Required Skills: •Safety & Risk Management •Own plant safety performance and drive a culture of zero incidents; Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards; Lead hazard identification, root cause analysis, and corrective actions •Establish and monitor KPIs for: (TRIR, Near-miss reporting, Injury cost reduction) •Maintain full ownership of HACCP execution within operations; Ensure adherence to all USDA, FSIS, SQF, and regulatory requirements •Enforce CCP compliance, verification, and documentation discipline •Partner with FSQA to proactively reduce: Foreign material incidents, Product holds and rework, Drive a “stop production” culture when food safety risk is identified •Own and deliver against plant targets for: Yield %, OEE, Throughput (lbs./hr.) •Identify and eliminate sources of: Giveaway, Inedible loss, Process variability Qualifications: •High School diploma with equivalent experience required; Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, Food Science, or related field preferred Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!