Operations Manager

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

The Unit Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the unit, while also ensuring compliance standards and adhering to company policies and procedures.

Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:

• $110,000 Per Year

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401k, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Main

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports safety program for all employees and ensures compliance
• Ensures labor controls are in place and effective
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, facilitates and monitors compliance audits, develops plans and actions to ensure company policies and procedures are utilized properly
• Ensures compliance with company-developed safety best-practices through departmental audits and inspections
• Supports the Total Quality Management effort, initiates problem solving efforts and assures implementation of solutions
• Supports management on security and risk for the unit
• Mentors and trains subordinates on company directives and policies
• Works to build team-cohesion throughout the unit.

• Bachelor's degree in safety, business operations or related field preferred and or four years comparable work experience in operations manager role.

• Minimum five years prior safety experience preferably in a multi-site organization.

• Must have strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products including Excel
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Must have strong and effective leadership skills and the ability to successfully manage a large staff
• Current or previous labor relations experience
• Strong organizational, analytical and leadership skills required
• Must be innovative in making changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance
• Previous experience in a high volume food manufacturing environment
• Knowledgeable of HACCP
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA laws desirable
• Previous exposure/experience in LEAN manufacturing/supply chain a plus.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Geographic Responsibility: Unit

Type of Employment: Full-time

Travel %: 10%

Exemption Classification: Exempt

Internal Relationships: employees at all levels in the unit

External Relationships: customers

• Regularly, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 10+ hours
• In a normal production kitchen facility there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move product, equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds
• A rotating schedule of55+ hours per week is typical.

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency)

Direct Line Manager (Title): General Manager or VP, Business Unit

Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): n/a

Number of Direct Reports: Up to 200+

Estimated Total Size of Team: up to 200+

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus