Operations Manager – Food Manufacturing
Kary’s Roux is seeking a dependable, disciplined, and experienced Operations Manager to oversee our day-to-day production and warehouse operations. This position is responsible for leading our BBQ sauce production operation as well as warehouse activities, including receiving, inventory, order fulfillment, shipping, and facility organization.
We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their responsibilities, leads by example, and can be trusted to make good decisions. The right candidate will be respectful, reliable, honest, disciplined, and adaptable and will have previous management experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily BBQ sauce production and warehouse operations
- Lead, supervise, and hold production and warehouse employees accountable
- Plan daily work and ensure production and shipping priorities are completed on time
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and efficient work environment
- Ensure employees follow established production procedures, food safety requirements, sanitation practices, and company policies
- Monitor production efficiency, quality, downtime, and productivity
- Coordinate receiving of raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and other supplies
- Oversee finished-goods inventory, order picking, staging, and shipping
- Help identify and resolve production, staffing, equipment, and workflow issues
- Train employees and establish clear expectations for performance
- Work with ownership to improve processes, productivity, organization, and accountability
- Be willing to step in and assist the team when needed
What We're Looking For
Management experience is required. Manufacturing, food production, warehouse, or operations management experience is strongly preferred.
The ideal candidate demonstrates these core qualities:
- Respectful: Treats employees, customers, vendors, and coworkers professionally
- Reliable: Shows up consistently, follows through, and can be counted on
- Integrity: Does the right thing even when no one is watching
- Disciplined: Follows processes, maintains standards, and holds themselves and others accountable
- Adaptable: Handles changing priorities, unexpected problems, and the demands of a growing operation
Qualifications
- Previous management or supervisory experience required
- Strong leadership and people-management skills
- Ability to hold employees accountable while maintaining a respectful workplace
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable working in both production and warehouse environments
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities throughout the day
- Good communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Experience in food manufacturing, production, warehousing, inventory, or shipping is preferred
- Commitment to safety, cleanliness, quality, and continuous improvement
What Success Looks Like
A successful Operations Manager keeps the operation running smoothly without needing constant direction. Production goals are met, orders ship on time, the warehouse stays organized, employees know what is expected of them, problems are addressed quickly, and food safety and quality standards are consistently maintained.
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys building a strong team and improving the way an operation runs.
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to Commute:
- Ville Platte, LA 70586 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
