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Operations Manager

GPAC · Camden, AR

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Level
Manager
Team
Production
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
Posted
22 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management production role at GPAC (industrial) in Camden, AR. Responsible for all plant-related, regulatory, and safety compliance tasks.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
FDA / GMP, SAP

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $116k–$161k.

Median of the low and high ends of 293 live postings that list pay, out of 962 production engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Arkansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 13 other live production postings in Arkansas.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 50%
  • ✓ SAP 29%
  • ✓ FDA / GMP 21%
  • EHS / safety 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at GPAC

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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  4. 4

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  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

Operations Manager at GPAC in other locations

This opening uses the same posting as the one in El Dorado, AR. GPAC lists this title in 3 places. Pick the plant you can get to.

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Operations Manager

Responsibilities

  • ◆Responsible for all plant-related, regulatory, and safety compliance tasks
  • ◆Oversees all plant maintenance activities, including maintenance team members
  • ◆Responsible for assigning and managing the execution of all maintenance projects
  • ◆Responsible for monitoring and controlling plant operating budget
  • ◆Develops options and strategies for improved manufacturing, equipment, and overall business results
  • ◆Plan around processes to ensure all company goals are being met
  • ◆Ensure all permitting and licensing is in compliance
  • ◆Ensure corrective/preventive actions are implemented for internal and external customer complaints
  • ◆Maintain effective departmental quality procedures
  • ◆Responsible for inventory accuracy of raw materials and finished goods
  • ◆Monitor workload factors and workflow to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools, and equipment.
  • ◆Oversee production planning and scheduling
  • ◆Develop training plans for direct reports, including succession planning
  • ◆Ensure employees are effectively trained to meet expectations of safety and GMP's

Operations Manager Experience

  • ✓A high degree of analysis, problem-solving, and creativity
  • ✓Experience with SAP
  • ✓Proven Project Management, planning, organizational and decision making skills

This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunity for advancement. Join a top-tier company today!

Please reach out with any questions guy.gniotczynski@gogpac.com 262-450-8028

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Job Description

Currently, we are looking to find an exceptional Operations Manager that can aid in running and overseeing the regulatory and safety compliance for this food production facility. The main areas of focus will center around oversight of plant maintenance, coordinating with plant team members, and various other managerial roles within the plant. This role will serve as an integral contributor to further company growth and development. The Plant Manager will work closely with the General Manager on the direction and strategic planning of the plant.

For immediate consideration, contact guy.gniotczynski@gogpac.com with any relevant

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