Assistant Operations Manager

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Newport, Arkansas Until 8/21/2026 First posted November 14, 2025 Last posted November 14, 2025
Job description

 

Assistant Operations Manager 

Location: Newport, Arkansas

Your seat at the table

The Assistant Operations Manager position plans, directs, and coordinates the actions of the Operations Supervisors, Team Leaders and Team Members to ensure the completion of production activities in a safe, quality-focused, and productive manner. This position oversees the manufacture of products against budgeted KPIs in a continuous improvement-based environment. This role is responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing Supervisors and Team Leads to deliver results in alignment with business objectives.

What you bring to the table

  • Four-year degree in a related, business or technical field such as food science, operations management, engineering, or the equivalent in experience.
  • Industrial or Mechanical Engineering background preferred
  • 5 years of experience in production management or supervision, in the food processing industry.
  • Significant experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Effective mechanical aptitude.
  • Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage both salaried professionals and hourly production associates in executing complex, operational programs.
  • Ability to work a varied schedule.
  • Enhancing product safety, quality and the safety and satisfaction of your team members
  • Evaluating and improving work processes
  • Mastering workflow that involves specialized state-of-the-art equipment
  • Managing and improving productivity
  • Building and maintaining rapport and relationships

 

We Offer a Feast of Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.

You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace

Because at Shearer’s, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is your invitation to apply now!

Note: Shearer’s does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Shearer’s is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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About this role

Summary

Manage production teams, improve processes, ensure safety, quality, and productivity in food manufacturing.

Job title

Assistant Operations Manager

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

food processing

Location requirements

On-site in Newport, Arkansas, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

production managementlean manufacturingcontinuous improvementcommunicationmechanical aptitude

Preferred skills

food scienceengineeringteam leadership

Specializations

production managementlean manufacturingcontinuous improvementsafetyquality
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Newport, AR 72112, USA

On-site City