Job Description

Overview

Our client, a well-established artisan baked goods manufacturer in the Greater Sacramento area, is seeking a proactive and hands-on Supply Chain Operations Manager to join its expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a key role within a successful 24/7 production environment serving major grocery chains and national retail partners across the country.

This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys a high-energy manufacturing setting, brings a practical and positive approach to their work, and values teamwork and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with the Plant Manager and a dedicated warehouse team of 6-8 employees. With the business continuing to grow and evolve, this is an excellent time to join the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement efforts, participate in cross-functional initiatives, and uphold food safety and GMP standards.
• Partner closely with production, warehouse, and logistics teams to coordinate daily operations, shipments, and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and ensure materials are available to meet customer demand and production schedules.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, logistics, and overall supply chain activities for a 24/7 food manufacturing operation.
• Provide hands-on assistance across warehouse and supply chain functions as needed in a lean, fast-paced setting.
• Manage procurement of raw materials and packaging, including supplier relationships, pricing, purchase orders, and vendor compliance.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced 24/7 operation, with flexibility as business needs require.
• Ability to work in a hands-on, onsite manufacturing environment where priorities may shift.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to support warehouse, logistics, and production needs.
• Experience handling inventory, purchasing, ordering, and vendor coordination for raw materials and packaging.
• 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, warehouse, or related operational environments.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills for reporting, tracking, and operational planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Food Science, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Understanding of food safety requirements, audit processes, BRC, GMP, and broader GFSI standards.
• Billingual English/Spanish.
• Experience in audited food manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to continuous improvement programs.

Who You Are

• Organized, accountable, and able to remain composed under pressure.
• Able to develop strong working relationships across production, warehouse, and leadership teams.
• Motivated by growth, change, and contributing within a team-oriented business.
• Positive, practical, and collaborative in your approach to others.
• Comfortable making decisions, maintaining standards, and following through on issues.
• Hands-on and comfortable in a fast-moving, onsite manufacturing environment.
• Adaptable and willing to step in where needed in a lean, 24/7 operation.
• A clear communicator who leads with integrity and takes ownership of their work.

Benefits

Compensation & Details

• Salary: $70,000–$80,000 per year
• Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
• Hours: Typically 40–50 hours per week
• Schedule: Primarily standard business hours, with occasional flexibility needed to support a 24/7 operation
• Work Arrangement: 100% onsite in the Greater Sacramento area

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off after 1 year
• Supportive, collaborative environment with engaged leadership

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