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.

• $65,000/Year

• 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
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Discounts
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

• 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+

Number of Dotted Line Reports
:

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

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires.

We constantly learn by giving and receiving…