Operations Manager

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Responsible for all phases of plant manufacturing and all activities that are required to safely produce quality products with the most efficient use of labor and materials on a scheduled shift and line(s).

• Provide leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable federal, state and local laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training new employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.
• Oversee the conversion of raw materials to finished products (mixing, baking and packaging processes) with minimum waste and labor cost.
• Control raw material formula consistency.
• Monitor proper rotation of dough, meal and raw materials.
• Responsible for maintaining a 5S environment.
• Responsible for scheduling, maintaining and approving production.
• Responsible for complying with customer service and Company standards.
• Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Train, develop and evaluate all employees to meet future needs.
• Attend meetings; make presentations, etc. as needed.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
• Comply with all Company rules, regulations and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Procurement, products, and production processes
• Knowledge and experience with SAP
• Prior plant management experience to exceed 2 years
• Thorough understanding of food safety and quality

• Well developed influence leadership skills
• Experienced in conflict resolution
• Prioritizes work based on short and long term objectives
• Successfully analyzes and presents data to multiple levels of the organization
• Well developed project management skills
• Leading development and implementation of strategic goals and budget/cost control

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, while being able to make sound decisions.
• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
• Effectively present information to employees, management and public groups.
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

• MS Office Suite
• SAP

• Work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
• Handle multiple priorities and tasks.
• Receptive to new ideas, concepts and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with all employees and management.

• Use hands and fingers, reaching with hands/arms throughout shift.
• See, hear, talk; distinguish colors; work in light to moderate noise levels with hearing protection where required.
• Work near moving mechanical parts; may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles and vibration.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
• Lift/move up to 50 lbs; push/pull items up to 2600 lbs with assistance.
• Walk up to 250,000 square foot plant; climb steps; crawl under equipment as required.
• Stand eight hours per shift; work in variable temperatures and weather conditions; work in wet, humid areas.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Food, CPG or Pharma…