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# Manufacturing Operations Manager - 2nd Shift at Home Market Foods

- **Company:** Home Market Foods
- **Location:** Norwood, MA
- **Posted:** 2026-07-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/homemarketfoods/jobs/5199874007

## Job description

Pay Range: $135,000/yr. – $165,000/yr. based on experience and qualifications

Here at Home Market Foods, we’re looking for a hands-on operations leader to drive performance, efficiency, and team development across our manufacturing facility. In this role, you’ll oversee daily operations while partnering with leadership to execute strategic initiatives, optimize processes, and build a high-performing, accountable team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring strong lean manufacturing expertise, and enjoy turning data into action, this is an opportunity to make a real impact on both people and production.

This role will be a 2nd shift opportunity (Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 12:00am), based in our manufacturing facility in Norwood, MA

What You’ll Do:

Operational Leadership

- Direct daily operations across production, maintenance, sanitation, and distribution functions
- Ensure seamless execution of manufacturing plans, schedules, and performance targets
- Lead cross-functional coordination to meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards

Strategy & Continuous Improvement

- Partner with leadership to shape and execute operational strategies
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing practices
- Analyze performance metrics, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions

## Team Development

- Build, coach, and develop a strong leadership bench within the facility
- Foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on accountability and results
- Oversee hiring, onboarding, and ongoing employee development

Planning & Reporting

- Translate business needs into actionable production and resource plans
- Monitor operational costs and manage departmental budgets
- Prepare and present performance updates to senior leadership

Compliance & Safety

- Maintain strict adherence to regulatory, safety, and internal standards
- Ensure workforce training and compliance across all operational areas

What You’ll Bring with You:

- High school diploma required; degree in Engineering, Operations, or related discipline preferred
- 7+ year of proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (food or CPG strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated success building and leading team-based organizations
- Solid background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong knowledge of packaging operations and production workflows
- Effective communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) is a plus

## PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those required to perform this job's essential functions.

- Regular presence in production areas, including cold, wet, humid, and noisy environments.
- Ability to walk production floors, climb ladders and stairs, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
- Off-shift and weekend work may be required to support breakdowns, shutdowns, or project execution.

Exciting Benefits Await You!

- Enjoy top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
- Pamper your furry friends with Pet Insurance.
- Stay fit with our Wellness Plan and Gym Reimbursement.
- Boost your skills with Employee Tuition Reimbursement.
- Unlock endless opportunities with College Scholarship for dependents.
- Reap the Rewards of Our Bonus Program Available to Our Salary and Hourly Employees.
- Receive a Generous 401k Company Match.
- Take advantage of Competitive Paid Time Off.
- Elevate Your Safety Net with Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage.
- Receive Relocation Assistance for a Smooth Transition.
- Earn Rewards through our Employee Bonus Referral Program.
- Elevate Your Workplace Experience with Community Impact Opportunities.
- Celebrate Together with Team Events and Seasonal Workplace Gatherings.

Opportunity Calls! Unsure if you meet all requirements? Don't hesitate, apply!

Our recruitment process is prompt and transparent. Your resume will receive swift attention from our talent professionals. If chosen, you'll undergo a recruiter phone screen, followed by interviews with key team members. We value your potential.

At Home Market Foods, we champion equal opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and more. Our commitment extends across all aspects of employment, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace.

At this time, Home Market Foods will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN

## About Home Market Foods

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A leading North American manufacturer of meal and snack solutions, specializing in meatballs, hot dogs, sausages, and convenience store roller grill snacks.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned, bootstrapped – no external funding rounds found)
- **Headquarters**: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA
- **Founded**: 1957 (as a traditional meat purveyor in Boston)
- **Founders**: Not publicly named (family-owned business)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Food manufacturing (meat and protein-based snack/meal solutions)
- **Target customers**: B2B – retail grocery chains, foodservice operators (stadiums, schools, cruise ships, dining halls), and convenience stores across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
- **Mission statement**: “Feeding North America.”

## Products & Services
- **Cooked Perfect®**: America’s #1 fully cooked meatball brand, sold in retail and foodservice channels.
- **Eisenberg®**: Gourmet frankfurters and sausages (acquired in 2024).
- **RollerBites®**: Protein-packed roller grill snacks (e.g., Cheeseburger RollerBites, Chicken Buffalo Ranch) designed for convenience stores.
- **Custom food solutions**: Tailored products for partners in foodservice and retail.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private, family-owned)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – Not publicly available; products available in over 175 retailers and distributors across multiple countries.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: No external investors identified; the company is family-owned and self-funded.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - 2024: Acquired Kelly Eisenberg, expanding brands, channels, and manufacturing capacity.
  - 2024: Opened a second manufacturing facility in South Windsor, CT.
  - Cooked Perfect® has been the #1 retail meatball brand since 2017.
  - Active hiring across operations, engineering, IT, finance, and HR (19 open jobs on Greenhouse as of search date).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Brand leadership**: Cooked Perfect® is the #1 fully cooked meatball brand in U.S. retail.
- **Channel diversity**: Strong presence in retail, foodservice, and convenience stores, reducing dependency on any single channel.
- **Manufacturing scale**: Two manufacturing facilities (Norwood, MA and South Windsor, CT) plus warehouse operations.
- **60+ years of history**: Deep industry relationships and operational expertise.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion**: Scaling nationally through acquisitions (Kelly Eisenberg) and new facility investments.
- **Innovation**: Developing on-trend, convenient protein snacks (RollerBites®) and custom solutions for partners.
- **Sustainability & community**: Emphasized in company values, though specifics not detailed in provided sources.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values-driven (“People Matter,” “Culture of Excellence,” “Customer Focused”). Described as a family-like, supportive team where employees are “proud to be.”
- **Benefits**: Competitive wages, medical/dental/vision, 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, wellness benefits, discounted products, paid time off, company-sponsored life insurance.
- **Work environment**: On-site roles (Norwood, MA and Norton, MA) – no mention of remote/hybrid options. Roles span production, warehouse, engineering, IT, finance, HR, quality assurance, and maintenance.
- **Growth opportunities**: Company is expanding (new facility, acquisition, active hiring) – potential for career advancement.

## Sources
1. [homemarketfoods.com](https://www.homemarketfoods.com/company/) – About page (mission, values, history)
2. [homemarketfoods.com](https://www.homemarketfoods.com/careers/) – Careers page (benefits, culture)
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/homemarketfoods) – Job listings (open roles, locations)
4. [homemarketfoods.com](https://www.homemarketfoods.com/) – Home page (brands, channels)
5. [homemarketfoods.com](https://www.homemarketfoods.com/company/our-history/) – History page (milestones, acquisitions)

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