Job Requirements
We are currently looking to hire a 2nd Shift Assistant Operations Manager that would be responsible for overseeing and coordinating second shift operations across High Pressure Processing (HPP), Packing Operations, and Warehouse Functions. The position provides leadership, direction, and operational support to ensure production goals, food safety standards, quality expectations, customer requirements, and warehouse execution are achieved safely and efficiently.
This role combines leadership, production management, warehouse coordination, customer service, and continuous improvement responsibilities to support overall operational excellence and drive high performance throughout the facility.
WHAT YOU DO:
Operations Leadership:
- Oversee daily second shift operations across HPP, Packing and Warehouse departments
- Allocate manpower and adjust staffing levels, maximizing labor efficiency
- Meet production deadlines
- Lead, coach, mentor and develop Leads, HPP Operators, Packers Material Handlers and support associates
- Hold Teams accountable for productivity, quality, safety, attendance, and performance standards
- Ensure smooth communications and coordination between Production, Warehouse, Quality Control, Transportation, Maintenance and Food Safety teams
- Fill in for Operations leadership when needed
HPP Operations Management:
- Oversee all HPP processes including product staging, basket loading/unloading
- HPP cycle execution, lot control, inventory accuracy, and sanitation
- Ensure HPP Cycle records, corrective actions, and production documentation are completed accurately and on time
- Partner with Maintenance and Food Safety teams on machine checks, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and compliance activities
- Ensure customer specifications, SOPs, and CCP requirements are consistently followed
Packing Operations Management:
- Monitor packing floor operations to ensure proper quality, labeling, packaging accuracy, and productivity
- Ensure customer specifications and labeling requirements are met
- Track and monitor job performance, labor efficiency, throughput, and operational results
- Support training and development initiatives for production associates and line leads
- Lead continuous improvement efforts related to labor efficiency, workflow, ergonomics, throughput, quality, and waste reduction
Warehouse Operations Management:
- Oversee Warehouse execution including receiving, replenishment, product staging, inventory management, trailer loading/unloading, order picking and breakdowns
- Ensure proper use of warehouse management systems, RF scanners and Vocollect systems
- Support inventory accuracy and warehouse organization initiatives
- Ensure safe operations for forklifts, pallet jacks, center riders and related equipment
Food Safety, Quality & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, GMP, HACCP, HPP CCP, Sanitation and quality requirements
- Promote and enforce a strong food-safety-first culture
- Ensure associates follow all company safety policies and procedures
- Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready work areas
- Support corrective action investigations and implementation when deviations occur.
Leadership & Culture:
- Model company values through professionalism, communication, accountability and integrity
- Foster a respectful, inclusive, and high-performance work environment
- Build strong working relationships with internal departments and external customer partners
- Promote associate engagement, teamwork, and operational ownership
WHAT YOU BRING:
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
- Associate or bachelor’s degree (preferred)
- 3 years’ experience in food production, warehouse operations, packing operations or HPP operations
- 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience (required)
- Experience in perishable food manufacturing or produce operations (preferred)
- Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and GMP’s
- Strong leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with warehouse management systems, RF Scanning, and production reporting systems
- Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage multiple operational areas simultaneously
- Bilingual in English/Spanish (preferred)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, bend and move throughout the shift in a fast-paced production environment
- Ability to lift up to 65 lbs.
- Ability to work in refrigerated and variable temperature environments
- Ability to operate powered industrial equipment safely
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, overtime and flexible schedules as operational needs require
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Earned Wage Access – Flexible access to wages before payday
- Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare and dependent care
- 401(K) retirement plans with employer match
- Company life insurance and voluntary life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness programs
- Employee assistance program, Success Coach, and more!
WHO WE ARE:
We are a family of companies that focus on wholesale produce distribution and logistics across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions. We Partner with Local Growers to bring fresh organic and conventional produce to our Lancaster County, PA facility. We grade and package fruits and vegetables, sending only the best with our Drivers to deliver to independent retailers, natural food stores, and food co-ops.
We care about our associates and are committed to a healthy, diverse, and inclusive work environment. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, pregnancy or maternity, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status under federal, state, and local laws.
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