# Operations Manager - Food & Beverage Manufacturing > I.Rice & Company · Philadelphia, United States · Full-time · Posted 2023-04-26 **Workplace:** on_site ## Description **Company Overview** An independent, family owned business in Philadelphia, I. Rice & Co. has been making quality food products and flavors since 1884. Products that may be included are bakery and pie fillings, ice cream ingredients and toppings, syrups and sauces, and beverage/juice concentrates. With considerable growth and expansion, we are looking for qualified employees to help in a variety of positions. As a food manufacturing plant, I. Rice & Co. offers a diverse range of employment opportunities, from operations and production coordination to warehouse stocking and inventory organization. I. Rice & Co. is an essential business to serve our communities producing food in the food service and grocery industry. I. Rice provides a safe environment for employees, providing face masks, multiple handwashing stations, and food production sanitation procedures keeping our facilities clean and our employees safe. **Operations Manager** This position supports the Operations team at I.Rice as an Operations Manager for all production areas. Experience in food manufacturing setting is essential to this position. This is a full-time position with daytime hours, primarily Monday through Friday. This candidate must be able to work in a continuous setting, performing multiple duties, and engaging new opportunities each day. **Essential Job and Duties:** - Understands the proper operations of kettle and filling equipment to produce product within guidelines established by the Operations and Quality Control teams and to the highest possible standard of quality - Understands the proper handling of ingredients, packaging and other goods - Understands the proper handling related to processing, including temperature monitoring, cook times, and filling packaging - Awareness of the daily production schedule as assigned - Manages and supervises temporary staffing to ensure attendance and position in the organization - Oversee and implement training of temporary and new employees on GMPs and company guidelines - Monitors floor staff to ensure adherence to assignments and commitment to food safety and quality - Inspects quality and consistency of finished product and alerts Operations and Quality Control teams of any concerns - Additional tasks as they may be assigned **Skills and Experience:** This individual must have fundamental knowledge of the duties and equipment described above. Training provided as needed. Key skills and expectations as follows - Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills are a key trait for this position, including speaking clearly in positive and negative situations, respond to questions, listens and gets clarification - Keen sense of attention to detail - Must be highly organized as to best manage changing priorities associated with a fast-paced, team environment - Ability to manage time effectively - Ability to work in a team, and with a diverse group of people - Must be a self-starter and self-motivated - Ability to focus on the task at hand and communicate with coworkers throughout production day ## Requirements **Education and Experience:** - High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred but not required - Previous experience (2-5 years minimum) in a manufacturing facility required - Experience managing and supervising staff within department - Ability to conduct basic math functions - Must have mechanical ability to make minor adjustments - Must operate Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) - Must follow all safety rules and protocols - Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime and weekend hours - Be able to lift 50 pounds - Be able to withstand long periods of time on one's feet ## Benefits **Benefits and Compensation include:** - Weekly pay with direct deposit available - Health care insurance and various supplement insurance programs available after 90 days - 401K program option after one year of employment - Uniform program ## Apply [Apply at I.Rice & Company](https://apply.workable.com/irice-and-company/j/3B74DFE7F4/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)