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$70K - 90K a year
Oversee daily production operations, manage teams, ensure compliance with food safety standards, optimize workflows, and support company growth.
Requires leadership in production environment, budget and cost control experience, knowledge or willingness to learn USDA/HACCP protocols, proficiency with operations tools, and a bachelor's degree.
Company Description Mabel’s Foods is a USDA-certified food manufacturing company based in Hallandale Beach, FL, specializing in high-quality Latin prepared foods for retail, foodservice, and private label programs. With a focus on authentic flavors, consistency, and operational excellence, Mabel’s Foods produces a wide range of ready-to-heat products — including pork belly, ribs, croquettes, empanadas, and prepared Latin dishes — serving distributors, restaurant groups, and national clients across the U.S. Our facility operates under strict USDA and SQF guidelines, ensuring top-tier safety, quality, and traceability. As a fast-growing company, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing processes to bring innovative Latin food solutions to the market. ⸻ Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role based at our Hallandale Beach, FL facility. The Operations Manager will oversee end-to-end daily operational activities within a USDA environment, ensuring efficient production, strong team alignment, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include: • Managing production schedules and shift planning • Supervising operational teams across prep, cooking, packaging, and logistics • Coordinating raw material flow, inventory accuracy, and batch traceability • Optimizing workflows to increase yield, reduce waste, and improve throughput • Monitoring budgets, labor costs, ingredient usage, and equipment utilization • Ensuring compliance with USDA, HACCP, and internal quality standards • Driving continuous improvement initiatives across departments • Collaborating with leadership on capacity planning and strategic operations goals The Operations Manager will play a critical role in supporting the company’s growth, improving operational performance, and delivering consistent, high-quality products. ⸻ Qualifications • Strong leadership and team management skills, preferably in a production or manufacturing environment • Ability to analyze operational performance and implement process improvements • Experience with budget management, cost control, and resource optimization • Understanding of USDA, HACCP, food safety protocols, or willingness to learn quickly • Proficiency with productivity and operations management tools (ERP, scheduling tools, digital logs, etc.) • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field • Previous experience in the food industry or a USDA-regulated facility is a strong plus
This job posting was last updated on 12/8/2025