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Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Assistant Food Safety & Operations Manager to join our team. This pivotal role combines a passion for quality assurance with operational excellence, ensuring that our manufacturing processes meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and efficiency. As an energetic leader in food safety and operations, you will support the development and implementation of robust quality systems, oversee compliance with regulatory standards such as USDA regulations, FDA regulations, HACCP, and local regulations. Your proactive approach will help uphold our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality products while fostering a culture of excellence across all operational facets.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage conveyor-based assembly (3 lines, ~28,000 units per week)

Labor scheduling and workflow efficiency

Yield, waste, and throughput optimization

Maintain compliance with USDA, FDA, and local regulations

Oversee HACCP plans, sanitation, and audits

Manage inspections and documentation

Recipe costing and margin control

Vendor management and orering

Inventory and shrink control

Required Qualifications

Experience in food manufacturing, commissary, or high-volume prep

Knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems

Experience with regulatory compliance (USDA/FDA)

Background in costing, inventory, or purchasing

Supervisory experience

Nice-to-have

HACCP certification

ServSafe Manager certification

Experience with conveyor/assembly line production

Compensation

Starting at $70,000 per year

Bonus potential

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