ESL Operations Manager Job at iRiS Recruiting Solutions, Baltimore, MD

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  • iRiS Recruiting Solutions
  • Baltimore, MD

Job Description

About the Role

A well-established manufacturing site with significant recent investment is seeking an experienced ESL Operations Manager to lead a newly created department focused on Extended Shelf Life (ESL) and aseptic processing . This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a hands-on operations professional with a food and beverage manufacturing background , ready to help scale a high-growth product line serving major retailers and foodservice clients across the eastern U.S.

This role combines floor-level leadership with strategic planning and offers long-term growth potential within a stable, well-capitalized organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end operations for ESL and aseptic production: raw product intake, UHT processing, sterile tank management, packaging, palletizing, and cold storage coordination
  • Supervise a growing team of 12–15, including processing and packaging operators across multiple shifts
  • Partner with cross-functional teams including Maintenance, Blending, Batching, HTST, Quality, and Distribution to ensure seamless daily operations
  • Manage planning and scheduling to meet production targets and build inventory for shelf-stable distribution
  • Support a newly commissioned ESL production line and help establish best practices for efficiency, quality, and safety
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of leadership experience in food and beverage manufacturing , preferably with ESL, UHT, or aseptic processing
  • Strong understanding of process operations, sterile packaging systems, and automated palletizing
  • Proven ability to lead shift teams and collaborate across departments
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and a commitment to food safety and quality standards
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Operations, or equivalent experience strongly preferred

Job Tags

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