Operations Manager II
Company: HP Hood
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a
high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge
for you and your future! Our culture is built on value commitments
to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and
collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork,
safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that
includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee
discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing
development, advancement opportunities and more. Founded in 1846,
today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and
beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of
national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes
Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat
and more. Job Summary: Manages all activities related to operations
and development of company products by performing the following
duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities: • Develops and maintains manufacturing
operations business plans to include all program requirements,
labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image. • Provides input
to the development of product strategy and research and development
of new and emerging products. • Establishes production and quality
control standards, develops budget and cost controls, and obtains
data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery
dates of products ordered. • Provides guidance to the development
of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements,
material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and
tooling and equipment needs. • Ensures all established costs,
quality, and delivery commitments are met. • Coordinates
manufacturing activities with all other functions of the
organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and
utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment. • Reviews
production and operating reports and directs the resolution of
operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure
minimum costs and prevent operational delays. • Performs
administrative activities associated with the effective management
of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving
production data for reports. • Determines responsibilities of
assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business
objectives. • Responsible for the successful attainment of
production objectives, implementation of policies, and most
effective utilization of available resources and facilities. •
Ensure compliance with all legal requirements concerning dairy
processing, environmental, safety, and working conditions. •
Ensures effective communication between shifts and other
departments by ensuring established communication methods regarding
company performance and safety. • Assist in designing, improving,
and installing equipment and systems to improve plant efficiency
and meet plant needs. • Manage annual budget in such a manner as to
achieve the targeted objectives. • Work with Engineering and
Maintenance groups in maximizing output, improving equipment
availability, and reducing waste. Education and Experience: • BS /
MS Preferred • 9 years’ experience in a high volume dairy
manufacturing environment. Skills and Competencies: • Operations
management responsibility in a 7X24 operation. • Budgeting and
planning experience required. • Must have managed other operational
functions such as projects, processing, and packaging. • In depth
knowledge of PMO and other related regulatory guidelines as well as
interaction with federal and state government employees. •
Experience in building functional teams • Experience with filling,
and packaging LI-Onsite LI-LG1 Exact compensation may vary based on
skills, experience and location. The pay range for this position is
$118,100 - $142,300 USD HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled "VERVRAA Federal Contractor" CCPA
For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts
to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of
employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this
law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity
and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by
immigration laws. We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this
time.
Keywords: HP Hood, Lawrence , Operations Manager II, Manufacturing , Portland, Massachusetts
