Food Operations Manager

Operations Manager

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the performance of the assigned division, focusing on quality management, safety and training programs, productivity enhancements, and on-time performance. This role involves analyzing and improving organizational processes to enhance quality, productivity, and efficiency. The Operations Manager plays a critical role in maintaining competitive quality in food and service, as well as financial performance.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee quality management, safety, and training programs, productivity enhancements, and on-time performance.
2. Analyze and improve organizational processes to enhance quality, productivity, and efficiency.
3. Promote a company culture that encourages morale and performance.
4. Assist HR with recruiting, including job descriptions, interviews, and training.
5. Manage timely data collection to update operations metrics to achieve productivity targets.
6. Lead, motivate, and support a large team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment.
7. Develop and implement career development plans for direct reports.
8. Partner with cross-functional support teams to improve proprietary tools and systems.
9. Ensure general building upkeep and maintenance.
10. Develop and maintain a vehicle preventative maintenance program.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in operations management and supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret budgets, KPIs, and other financial data.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Excellent integrator and communicator skills.
• Eligibility for US Airport Badges (must pass a 10-year Federal check).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of the food industry is a big plus.
• Fluent in English; bilingual Spanish-speaking ability is a big plus.
• Strong analytical skills and proactive problem-solving mentality.
• Good knowledge of food safety and OSHA standards.
• Meticulous time management with attention to detail.
• Experience with Paylocity is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

Join a top-growing company in Houston and the US, with ambitious growth plans for employee expansion. Experience a dynamic and supportive work culture that fosters career development and teamwork.

Work Environment

The role involves working in a cold room environment with physical work as needed. Employees are expected to adhere to safety standards and maintain high levels of productivity in a demanding and time-sensitive environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Houston, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Company Core Values:You must be willing to embrace our Company Core Values in the way you dedicate yourself to work:

CATCH

Customer ServiceAccountabilityTeamworkCompetitivenessHonesty

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.