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Now Hiring: Senior Operations Manager (#2 to the COO) | Newark, NJ
Not a desk job. Your office is the plant floor.
If you came up through production and still believe the best answers are found walking the line, this one is for you.
The company
A three-generation, family-run poultry processor in New Jersey, producing all-natural chicken nuggets, tenders, and patties for major national retail customers. It's a fast-growing, USDA-inspected operation with three production facilities (two in Newark, one in Linden) and a frozen distribution warehouse.
The role
You'll be the right hand to the COO, with real authority to improve operations. Expect to be on the floor every day: observing, coaching supervisors, spotting bottlenecks, and making improvements that stick.
What you'll do
Lead operations across three plants and a frozen warehouse, with a daily on-site presence
Coach supervisors and develop teams across multiple shifts
Drive continuous improvement to increase throughput on high-volume, machine-driven lines
Own USDA compliance and lead SQF and third-party audits
Partner with maintenance to improve equipment and capacity
Use data and KPIs to scale operations alongside company growth
What you bring
Hands-on meat and poultry processing experience in USDA-inspected plants
A career built from production roles up, not just strategic or executive roles
Proven success managing and developing large production teams
Working knowledge of SQF audits, food safety, and temperature-zone management
Strong ERP and data analysis skills (SAP Business One is a plus)
Confident decision-making, clear communication, and a change-management mindset
Good to know
Daily on-site presence across Newark and Linden
Flexible hours based on operational needs
Why this role
Work directly with the COO and make decisions that matter
Lead high-volume production for national retail customers
Build a culture of accountability in a rapidly growing business
Stay close to the heart of production, with no desk-bound leadership
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