Operations Manager

Position Summary:

The Operations Manager will plan, direct, and coordinate the production activities of the plant.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• The Operations Manager is accountable for inspiring and executing strategies which achieve optimum safety, quality, service, productivity, and profitability.
• Develop and Advance initiatives that promote and improve the safety, health, security, and welfare of all employees.
• Maintain and drive safe, clean, orderly (5s), and environmentally compliant production operations.
• Follow and Enforce GMP’s in compliance with all food safety requirements.
• Inclusive oversight of all production and production support activities of the facility ensuring all are conducted in accordance with Company policies, principles, procedures, values, and standards.
• Effectively assess, mentor and coach direct reports to ensure optimum performance.
• Provide technical recommendations and implementation for continuous improvement in plant production process.
• Proactively conference and collaborate with customers, sales, and internal/external support resources to evaluate, develop, and promote strategies designed to improve service, flow, quality, and product value.
• Execute supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Responsible and accountable for Operations Metrics to include Turn-over, Service, Quality, Cost, OEE, Waste.
• Willingly undertake and perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
• Will have supervisors and lead personnel as well as the hourly production workforce as direct reports.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or a combination of continuing education and experience.
• Continuous Improvement or Black Belt Certification is a plus.
• Experience leading change in a Union environment.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated evidence of implementing or utilizing TQM, Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma processes and methodologies to drive improvement in cost, productivity, or profitability.
• Experience with SQF or ISO within a manufacturing environment
• Proven technical leadership with the ability to utilize structured problem-solving methods to deliver results.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the willingness and ability to learn new systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting; a minimum of 50 lbs. - Carrying; a minimum of 50 lbs.

• Pulling; 2 hours - Pushing; 3 hours - Reaching above shoulders

• Walking; 8 hours - Standing; 8 hours - Kneeling; 4 hours - Bending; 6 hours - Squatting; 6 hours - Climbing;6 hours

• Visual ability - Hearing ability

• use hands and fingers to feel, handle, push/pull levers & buttons, and operate various tools.

• Reduces the impact of plastic and paper on the environment through recycling and increased recycled content.

• Sets a high standard of industry leadership and corporate citizenship.

• Creates meaningful benefits for the environment and the community.

• Facilitates environmental action by retailers and the community.

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Continuous Improvement
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Coaching and Mentoring Experience
• Six Sigma Experience
• Workplace Safety & EHS Management
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• union