Operations Manager

Job Overview

Manufacturing Operations Manager The Production Manager is responsible for the Safety, Quality, Delivery and Productivity for our high-speed, high-volume manufacturing department. This includes organizing and directing manufacturing activities across shifts including providing leadership, direction and facilitation of Production Supervisors and Teams in close coordination with Maintenance, Quality ,Planning and Warehousing to achieve operational goals.

Location:

This position is located in Essex, VT at our coffee processing facility. Shift &

Schedule:

This is a full time position on our N2 working 6:00pm to 6:15am, Friday-Sunday, Alt Thursdays. Flexibility for additional coverage outside of these hours, including potential weekends and/or holidays, is also required as needed.

• Establish a proactive safety culture of zero incidents while promoting and ensuring the completion of safety trainings and programs.
• Direct all departmental related activities to ensure the timely execution of the production schedule to meet production and service goals through day-to-day execution.
• Manage departmental quality requirements ensure food safety and product quality.
• Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work and processes are followed, needed adjustments are implemented and the area is compliant with safety and 5-S requirements. Develop a plan to progress the TPM program based on the KDP playbook.
• Determines optimum staffing model for the line operations. Provide effective cross training and development for a flexible workforce.
• Promote team engagement and morale adhering to KDP values. Ability to generate enthusiasm, commitment, and performance from others in the quest to develop high performance teams.
• Have a track record of successful continuous improvement initiatives and results, with a focus upon lean manufacturing and 5S. Lead and support Focused Improvement events to ensure expected OEE is met/exceeded.
• Communicate goals and objectives, apply company policy, coach, administer discipline, and ensure positive employee relations. Build bench strength through active development of direct reports.
• Well organized, high energy, data driven, and results oriented.

Ensure high performance results of your team by:

• Fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions
• Driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent
• Embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures
• Establishing a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations

Metrics to manage:

• Safety:
  Recordable Rate, Near miss,
• Quality:
  Yield %; # of Quality holds/ waste reduction
• Delivery: equipment performance, reduction of unplanned downtime.
• Productivity:
  Cases/Labor Hour, OEE
• Growth

• Salary Range: $96,800 – $140,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
• Benefits eligible Day 1!

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; technical degrees (Engineering/technology) preferred. Others considered with relevant experience.
• 3 + years of experience in a management/supervisory role in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with lean, kaizen/six sigma events and driving lean transformation with proven results and in a manufacturing environment (5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Poka, Visual Factory Management, and leading Kaizen events)
• Computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to understand basic statistics.
• Demonstrated work experience of team building and development.
• Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Able to handle multiple and conflicting…