Operations Manager

Operations Manager 

About the Role 

Cumberland Packing Corp. is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day execution of facilities, property, and operational activities across Cumberland Packing and Cumberland Realty properties. Reporting to the COO, this role leads the Facilities Manager and the facilities team, coordinates with vendors and internal stakeholders, and ensures projects, budgets, compliance, tenant needs, and day-to-day operations are effectively managed. 

This is a hands-on management role for someone who enjoys creating structure, solving problems, and taking ownership of how a business operates. The role offers broad responsibility across operations, facilities, property, vendors, budgets, and special projects, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the organization. 

We are looking for someone who takes ownership, exercises sound judgment, follows through consistently, communicates clearly, and can effectively manage people, priorities, and projects in a fast-paced environment. 

Key Areas of Responsibility 

• Lead and oversee the Facilities Manager and team; establish priorities, track performance, and ensure accountability. 
• Oversee day-to-day facilities and property operations, including maintenance, repairs, building systems, supplies, tenants, and service providers. 
• Manage facilities, property, and CAPEX projects, including timelines, budgets, approvals, vendors, and reporting. 
• Prepare and monitor operating and CAPEX budgets; oversee invoices, purchase orders, CARs, expense tracking, and reconciliations. 
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including contracts, performance, billing, and issue resolution. 
• Maintain property, tenant, insurance, compliance, and operational documentation; support DOB filings and other regulatory requirements. 
• Coordinate security, building access, keys, and related administrative processes. 
• Partner with the COO, Finance, Accounting, Property Management, tenants, vendors, and contractors to resolve issues and advance priorities. 
• Develop processes and tracking systems that improve efficiency, visibility, communication, and accountability. 
• Proactively identify operational risks and provide leadership with updates on priorities, projects, budgets, and issues. 

Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience in operations, facilities, property management, project management, or a related field 

•Ability to work full time in person 

• Fluent English and Spanish required 

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs 

• Management/supervisory experience with the ability to establish priorities, delegate work, and hold others accountable 

• Experience managing vendors, contractors, projects, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholders 

• Strong budgeting and financial administration skills 

• Highly organized with strong judgment, problem-solving, communication, and follow-through skills 

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, hands-on environment 

About Us 

Cumberland Packing Corp. is a family-owned company headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, best known for iconic brands like Sweet’N Low and In The Raw. For more than 70 years, we’ve built a reputation for quality, consistency, and innovation—bringing a wide range of sweetener products to consumers around the world. 

Behind our brands is a highly collaborative, hands-on organization where operations and infrastructure play a critical role in keeping everything running smoothly. We value people who are proactive, solutions-oriented, and take pride in getting things done the right way. At Cumberland, you’ll work closely with leadership, contribute to meaningful projects, and help build systems that support both our people and our continued growth. 

Salary: $120-$125K

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym Reimbursement, 401K plus matching, Commuter, FSA, Employee Charitable Contribution Match