Operations Manager

Summary:
The QTI Group, in partnership with our client Freshpack is seeking an Operations Manager in Monticello, WI
The Operations Manager oversees Production, Shipping & Receiving, and Sanitation teams across multiple shifts, ensuring efficient operations, compliance with food safety standards, and continuous process improvements. This role involves managing team performance, optimizing training, driving innovation, and coordinating production schedules to meet business goals.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Production, Shipping & Receiving and Sanitation Team Management (two/three shifts of production, two S&R and one sanitation)
• Food Safety and Product Quality
• Innovation, Product Development & Project Management
• Planning and Time Management
Direct and indirect reports:
• Admin staff including a Process Engineer and Master Scheduler
• A Shipping & Receiving (S&R) team consisting of a S&R Supervisor, a S&R Lead, 2 S&R Clerks, 5 day shift Distribution Workers, 3 second shift

Distribution workers , and a part-time driver

• Day shift currently consisting of 2 Production Superintendents, 2 Junior Superintendents, 12 Production Line Foremen and about 106

Production Staff
• Second shift currently consisting of 1 Superintendent, 2 Junior Superintendents, 10 Foremen and about 72 Production Staff
• Third shift currently consisting of 1 Supervisor, 1 Foreman, and 12 Sanitation Technicians
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, food safety/quality or related business degree
• 8+ years’ experience managing teams in a manufacturing environment
• Experience budgeting and presenting
• Proven track record of successfully training employees in productivity and safety
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience in food packaging manufacturing environment preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Compensation: