We are seeking a highly experienced Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations within a confectionery and candy production environment. This role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, food safety compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across production processes, while also supporting the startup and commissioning of new production lines and processes.

This position plays a critical role in aligning production performance with business objectives in a regulated, safety-driven food manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly production activities to meet volume, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
- Ensure optimal utilization of labor, raw materials, and equipment across confectionery processes (mixing, molding, cooling, packaging).
- Execute the master production plan in alignment with corporate objectives.

Process Startup & Industrialization
- Lead and support the startup, commissioning, ramp-up,



and stabilization of new production lines or processes.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain during equipment installation and validation.
- Ensure proper documentation, SOP development, and team training during process launches.

Quality & Food Safety
- Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards, including HACCP, SQF, FSSC 22000, AIB, and applicable NOMs.
- Lead corrective and preventive actions resulting from audits, incidents, or performance gaps.
- Reinforce a strong quality and food safety culture across operations.

Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production teams.
- Coordinate workforce planning, shift coverage, performance evaluations, and skills development.
- Promote accountability, engagement, and operational discipline.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies.
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📌 Operations Manager – Confectionery Manufacturing (Ciudad Juárez)
🏢 Sunrise Confections
📍 Ciudad Juárez