Drive Excellence. Lead Innovation. Shape the Future of Manufacturing.

We’re seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Operations Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about transforming production into a strategic advantage.  This is more than just managing production, it’s about driving continuous improvement, optimizing processes, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. If you’re a hands-on leader with a track record of operational excellence and a drive to make a measurable impact, we invite you to bring your expertise and vision to help power our success.

General Description of Duties

The Manufacturing Operations Manager oversees all aspects of production activity. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective production processes while maintaining the highest quality standards. This role leads and motivates teams, implements best practices, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to support organizational goals. This individual must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in ways that foster good relationships with those inside and outside the company, while achieving and enhancing performance standards.

Essential Job Functions

1. Manage and coordinate daily manufacturing operations.
2. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and industry best practices.
3. Monitor production metrics and implement strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and control costs.
4. Lead, train and mentor supervisors and production staff to foster a culture of teamwork and accountability.
5. Collaborate with supply chain, quality assurance, and maintenance teams to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations.
6. Develop and execute operational strategies to meet production targets and deadlines.
7. Maintain accurate production records and prepare regular reports for senior management.
8. Oversee equipment and collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure operational readiness of all machinery.
9. Support new product launches and process changes, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

This description reflects the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job, nor shall be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for functions described.

Requirements

1. Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
2. Minimum 10 years’ experience in manufacturing operations with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
3. Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
4. Proven ability to lead teams and drive operational excellence.
5. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and safety standards.
6. Must report to any company facility according to company need, sometimes with same-day notice.

AFF manufactures custom juice and flavor blends for a wide variety of industrial users worldwide. Companies come to us for the latest and best ingredient blends and flavor systems for their products. In business over 50 years, we have two manufacturing plants and a distribution warehouse in Southern California. On April 1, 2016, American Fruits and Flavors was acquired by Monster Energy Company which expanded American Fruits and Flavors’ resources, significantly.

American Fruits and Flavors, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment upon any basis prohibited by law, including race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, cancer, genetic characteristics, genetic information, pregnancy, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. None of the questions or information sought in this application is intended to discriminate based upon any status protected by law.
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