Operations Manager

Campbell Soup
Milwaukee
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 101,500 - 139,600 annuallyFunction: Business OperationsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Leadership","Coaching","Continuous improvement","Communication","Cost management"]

Oversee plant operations for an ingredient and flavor facility producing 13M+ pounds annually. Lead a 25-person, 24/5 operation across departments, driving safety, food quality, compliance, cost management, and continuous improvement. Manage budgets, staffing, maintenance, and capital expenditures; coordinate manufacturing with internal teams and suppliers. Develop and coach direct reports, foster engagement, and resolve operational/manufacturing issues while supporting product strategy and process planning.

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Campbell Soup
Campbell Soup
3 days ago

Operations Manager

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Job Summary

Oversee plant operations for an ingredient and flavor facility producing 13M+ pounds annually. Lead a 25-person, 24/5 operation across departments, driving safety, food quality, compliance, cost management, and continuous improvement. Manage budgets, staffing, maintenance, and capital expenditures; coordinate manufacturing with internal teams and suppliers. Develop and coach direct reports, foster engagement, and resolve operational/manufacturing issues while supporting product strategy and process planning.
Location: Milwaukee
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Business Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage daily plant operations for assigned functional area through direct reports.
  • •Set production standards and ensure safety, food safety, and product conformance objectives are met.
  • •Develop direct reports and build high-performing, engaged teams through coaching and training.
  • •Oversee plant budgeting and cost controls, including staffing, maintenance, and capital expenditures.
  • •Lead continuous improvement and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to prevent delays and reduce waste.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 101,500 - 139,600 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDental401kLife InsurancePaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •High school degree or GED.
  • •3+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (small plant) or 5+ years (medium plant).
  • •Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business or technical field.
  • •Experience managing and developing talent in a union or non-union manufacturing environment.
  • •Proven ability to lead continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma concepts.
Experience:Manufacturing
Education:High School
Skills:LeadershipCoachingContinuous improvementCommunicationCost management

Company Brief

Campbell Soup
Produces and markets soups, snacks, sauces, and packaged food products under brands such as Campbell's, Pace, and Swanson. The company serves retail, foodservice, and grocery customers across North America and international markets.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Camden, United States
Founded: 1869
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