Operations Manager (Permanent)
Confidential Food Manufacturer | Meat / Protein Processing
Full-Time | High-Impact Leadership Role
Compensation: $140,000 – $155,000 base + benefits
A well-established, growing protein manufacturing operation is seeking a proven Operations Manager to lead day-to-day plant performance across production, safety, quality, and people development. This is a highly visible role for a hands-on leader who knows how to drive results in fast-paced, high-volume meat processing environments.
Oversee daily operations across production, fabrication, and further-processing departments
Lead, coach, and hold accountability with supervisors and frontline leadership
Ensure full compliance with USDA, food safety, QA, HACCP, and GMP standards
Drive improvements in yields, labor efficiency, throughput, and downtime reduction
Partner closely with Maintenance, QA, Supply Chain, and HR
Champion a safety-first culture with consistent execution on the floor
Execute KPIs, operational initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
5+ years of operations or production leadership in meat or protein manufacturing
Strong working knowledge of USDA-regulated facilities
Demonstrated success improving plant performance, efficiency, and output
Confident, steady leader with strong communication and team-building skills
Hands-on mindset with the ability to lead from the floor
Stable, growing operation with long-term leadership commitment
High visibility role with direct impact on plant-wide performance
Opportunity to modernize processes and drive meaningful change
For immediate and confidential consideration, send your resume to:
hillary.cooley@gogpac.com
Keywords: operations manager, plant manager, operations leadership, meat processing, protein manufacturing, food manufacturing, USDA, production management, plant operations
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.
