Mid-Shift Operations Manager
12 days ago
Los Angeles
Job DescriptionSalary: 95,000 yr Tina's Burritos is the leading CPG brand of frozen single-serve burritos in America and is owned by Camino Real Foods, Inc. We bake up a million budget-friendly burritos in our Los Angeles, CA factory every day and serve them to burrito lovers who appreciate great taste, convenience, and quick meals filled with essential daily nutrients. All of our products are slow cooked in large kettles, allowing the spices and flavors to meld together for a flavor profile that is the industry leader. They are then flash-frozen for maximum freshness. From Moms to Movie Stars, many customers write in and say they have been "addicted" to our burritos since 1984, when we first started making them. Others write in and say they started buying our products with food stamps because it was all they could afford, but now they buy Tina's Burritos with money in the bank. We are very proud to be able to produce a quality product that helps eliminate food insecurity in America and save our customers time and money that can be put towards advancing their own lives. You can find our products in the frozen aisle and deli section of your favorite grocery or convenience store nationwide. From our freezer to yours with love, for more information visit Job Description Position Title: Mid-Shift Operations Manager Location: Vernon, CA Reports To: Director of Operations Compensation: $95,000 annual base salary + performance bonus eligibility Position Overview Camino Real Foods, the maker of Tinas Burritos, is seeking an experienced Mid-Shift Operations Manager to oversee production execution, reduce waste, and ensure consistency across shifts at our high-volume frozen burrito plant. This role will serve as the critical link between day and night operations, ensuring that issues on the line are identified and resolved in real time. The Mid-Shift Operations Manager will have direct authority over production, maintenance, quality, and warehouse staff during their shift and will be responsible for holding teams accountable to results. The Maintenance Manager will continue to own long-term maintenance planning, preventive maintenance programs, and capital projects, while the Mid-Shift Operations Manager will direct and prioritize maintenance response during shift operations. Key Responsibilities • Provide floor leadership during mid-shift hours, ensuring smooth handoff between day and night shifts., • Monitor all production lines, proactively addressing downtime, waste, and quality issues., • Reduce waste by implementing corrective actions and reinforcing standard operating procedures (SOPs)., • Direct and prioritize maintenance response to ensure equipment uptime and immediate issue resolution., • Partner with the Maintenance Manager to ensure preventive maintenance (PM) compliance and equipment reliability., • Lead root-cause problem solving with supervisors, line leads, and maintenance techs., • Ensure compliance with USDA, SQF, OSHA, and food safety standards in real time., • Conduct daily and weekly production meetings, ensuring alignment across shifts., • Track and report on key metrics: yield, OEE, downtime, rework, and labor utilization., • Mentor production supervisors and line leads to strengthen leadership and accountability. Qualifications • 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing operations., • Proven track record of reducing waste, improving yields, and enforcing SOPs., • Strong background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement., • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to direct cross-functional teams., • Bilingual in English and Spanish (required) must be able to lead meetings, coach employees, and enforce standards in both languages., • Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills., • Ability to work flexible hours and lead across shifts. Compensation & Benefits • $95,000 annual base salary (commensurate with experience)., • Performance-based bonus opportunity., • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k).