Operations Manager

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 turnover, 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.

• 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.

• 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.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $130 - $155 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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