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Operations Manager

Shearer's Foods · Moraine, OH

Level
Manager
Team
Production
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
19 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management production role at Shearer's Foods (food & beverage) in Moraine, OH.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean

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

Production Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $111k–$151k.

Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 62 production engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 61 other live production postings in Ohio.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $111k–$151k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (5+ vs 7+)

Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Lean 58%
  • ✓ Team leadership 55%
  • EHS / safety 44%
  • Six Sigma 27%
  • Root cause 23%

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

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Shearer's Foods in Moraine

3 other open roles at this site.

Operations Manager at Shearer's Foods in other locations

Shearer's Foods lists this title in 2 places. Pick the plant you can get to.

Full description from Shearer's FoodsAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

Operations Manager- Dayton Your seat at the Table The Operations Manager at the Dayton plant is responsible for leading and directing day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products. This role provides leadership to production teams, drives operational excellence initiatives, and fosters a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement. The Operations Manager works cross-functionally to achieve business objectives while developing talent and supporting a high-performance manufacturing environment. Driving Results Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accountability. Positively engages and motivates teams to achieve operational objectives. Maintains composure and effectiveness in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. People Leadership Values and respects diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Creates an inclusive environment that supports employee growth and success. Actively develops and recognizes talent. Team Development Builds and sustains a stable, engaged, and high-performing workforce. Coaches employees to achieve individual and team objectives. Identifies and develops future leaders within the organization. Collaboration and Communication Promotes teamwork and cross-functional partnership. Communicates clearly, effectively, and openly at all levels of the organization. Serves as a visible and accessible leader. Employee Engagement Creates a positive, high-energy work environment. Inspires teams to achieve challenging goals and celebrate successes. Builds commitment to organizational priorities and values. Adaptability and Continuous Improvement Embraces change and drives innovation. Demonstrates flexibility in response to evolving business needs. Continuously seeks opportunities for professional and organizational growth.

Qualifications

Operations Manager- Dayton Your seat at the Table The Operations Manager at the Dayton plant is responsible for leading and directing day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products. This role provides leadership to production teams, drives operational excellence initiatives, and fosters a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement. The Operations Manager works cross-functionally to achieve business objectives while developing talent and supporting a high-performance manufacturing environment. Driving Results Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accountability. Positively engages and motivates teams to achieve operational objectives. Maintains composure and effectiveness in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. People Leadership Values and respects diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Creates an inclusive environment that supports employee growth and success. Actively develops and recognizes talent. Team Development Builds and sustains a stable, engaged, and high-performing workforce. Coaches employees to achieve individual and team objectives. Identifies and develops future leaders within the organization. Collaboration and Communication Promotes teamwork and cross-functional partnership. Communicates clearly, effectively, and openly at all levels of the organization. Serves as a visible and accessible leader. Employee Engagement Creates a positive, high-energy work environment. Inspires teams to achieve challenging goals and celebrate successes. Builds commitment to organizational priorities and values. Adaptability and Continuous Improvement Embraces change and drives innovation. Demonstrates f

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Overview Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer’s is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers. With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer’s has been awarded the food industry’s highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards. Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer’s is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community. At Shearer’s Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience, and perspective are valuable—and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.

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