Operations Manager – Onsite | Newfield, NJ
Salary: $135,000+ depending on experience
An established, rapidly expanding organization in the fresh-food supply chain space is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to support the leadership team and ensure exceptional daily performance in a new, high-volume facility. This role offers the chance to build, refine, and elevate operational processes in a dynamic environment while contributing to a culture that genuinely values its people.
We provide:
- 100% company-paid health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
- Competitive pay + performance incentives
- A strong, team-focused workplace culture
Ideal candidates bring experience in:
Large-scale facility startups, produce handling, packing operations, cold-storage environments, and logistics. Backgrounds in high-volume food distribution facilities are highly preferred.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain operational metrics that drive safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, and damage reduction.
- Promote a positive, team-oriented culture across all shifts.
- Balance labor needs daily based on volume demands throughout the building.
- Review current warehousing processes and design improved, cost-efficient workflows for warehouse and dock operations.
- Partner with HR on employee development, coaching, and performance management systems.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement standardized processes that elevate service levels and reduce operational costs.
- Ensure achievement of key performance indicators such as RFT (Right First Time), OTIF (On-Time, In-Full), and schedule adherence.
- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including food safety and workplace health requirements.
- Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and corrective actions.
- Communicate facility goals clearly and support broader organizational objectives.
- Handle additional duties as needed to support operational success.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent industry experience.
- Minimum of 5 years in operations leadership preferred.
- APICS and/or Six Sigma certification a plus.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, time-management, and analytical abilities.
- Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Solid understanding of safety and compliance requirements.
- Expertise in materials management, facility operations, production flow, quality control, cost control, and distribution best practices.
Full-time position | Equal Opportunity Employer
If you meet the qualifications and are ready to make a measurable impact, please apply with a resume and cover letter including salary expectations. Send to: linda.powell@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.
