Operations Manager

Job Purpose

Provide leadership, day-to-day direction, and oversight for facility operations involving the production and packaging of finished products including safety, quality, maintenance, and sanitation.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate the work of supervisors to achieve plant goals/metrics in areas of safety, quality, cost, and productivity
• Focus on continuous improvement activities to improve efficiencies in the plant
• Oversee the facility budget including direct/temp labor, overtime, and other plant expenses
• Oversee employment-related transactions in conjunction with Human Resources
• Foster the professional growth of direct reports through comprehensive training and development programs
• Work with Sales and Quality Assurance on new product development
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance to ensure finished product meets established quality specifications and food safety standards
• Participate in plant self-assessment audits to ensure quality/food safety and environmental, health and safety standards are upheld
• Maintain departmental compliance with all regulatory requirements including FDA, EPA, OSHA, and HACCP
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
• 5+ years of management experience in a food processing or regulated manufacturing facility
• Knowledge of regulatory disciplines (EPA, OSHA, FDA, USDA)
• Experience with BRC or SQF Audits preferred; AIB Science of Baking and HACCP training course certificate desired
• Proficient knowledge of quality and food safety systems
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP systems preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual desired
• Proven ability to provide leadership and drive efficiencies
• Strong employee relations skills
• Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business need