Production Operations Manager Jobs in Bethlehem, PA

Who are we: We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement. Leidy's is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wenger Group since 2022. Leidy's is a 130-year-old pork company located on the family farm in Pennsylvania, where Jacob Leidy was deeded the original land grant by William Penn in 1753.We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 1000 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector - agriculture! Learn more here: https://www.thewengergroup.com / https://www.leidys.comWhat your day looks like: The Operations Manager is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and oversight of deli slicing and packaging operations, as well as warehouse, shipping, and receiving functions within a USDA-regulated meat manufacturing and distribution facility. This position ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, customer service, and employee engagement. May be responsible for all or part of the following duties and responsibilities Direct and oversee all deli slicing, packaging, labeling, and product handling activities. Ensure daily production schedules are executed efficiently to meet customer demand and service requirements. Monitor labor efficiency, yields, throughput, downtime, waste, and overall production performance. Monitor transportation schedules, dock utilization, and loading activities to support customer service objectives. Ensure Bills of Lading, receiving documentation, inventory transactions, and shipping records are completed accurately. Improve warehouse flow, space utilization, and operational efficiencies. Manage departmental budgets, labor costs, and operational expenses. Monitor and report key performance indicators including production throughput, yield performance, labor productivity, overtime utilization, order accuracy, inventory accuracy, on-time shipments, safety performance, and customer service metrics. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Service, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Finance teams. Support strategic business initiatives, new product launches, and operational improvement projects. Who you are: Promote and maintain a culture of food safety, quality, and accountability throughout the facility. Ensure compliance with all applicable USDA, HACCP, GMP, SQF/BRC, OSHA, FDA, and company food safety requirements. Lead and develop production supervisors, warehouse supervisors, shipping and receiving personnel, and frontline employees. Establish clear performance expectations, accountability measures, and development plans. Conduct performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and succession planning activities. Promote employee engagement, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture. Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Food Science, or related field preferred or equivalent industry experience. Minimum 7 years of progressive operations leadership experience within food manufacturing, meat processing, deli production, or related manufacturing environment. Minimum 3-5 years of management experience overseeing production and warehouse/distribution operations. Experience managing USDA-regulated facilities strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational leadership. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout production and warehouse areas. Ability to work in refrigerated and frozen environments. Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to climb stairs, access production platforms, and inspect warehouse operations. Ability to work flexible hours as business needs require. In addition to our more traditional benefits, we also offer great perks and numerous resources for professional development and team building: Promotional opportunities Rewards and recognition programs Robust onboarding and training program Employee Discount Programs (Perks at Work) Employee referral program Encouraging and collaborative culture What our benefits are: • Paid Time Off • Care bridge Employee Assistance Program For all full-time members • Medical • Dental • Vision • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Medical Flexible Spending Account • Dependent Care • Flexible Spending • Account Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability • Pet Insurance Each team member has the potential to earn a yearly bonus based on the achievement of company goals.The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state or local laws. 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