Operations Manager II

Overview

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary: Manages all activities related to operations and development of company products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

• Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image.
• Provides input to the development of product strategy and research and development of new and emerging products.
• Establishes production and quality control standards, develops budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
• Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs.
• Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
• Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports.
• Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.
• Responsible for the successful attainment of production objectives, implementation of policies, and most effective utilization of available resources and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing, environmental, safety, and working conditions.
• Ensures effective communication between shifts and other departments by ensuring established communication methods regarding company performance and safety.
• Assist in designing, improving, and installing equipment and systems to improve plant efficiency and meet plant needs.
• Manage annual budget in such a manner as to achieve the targeted objectives.
• Work with Engineering and Maintenance groups in maximizing output, improving equipment availability, and reducing waste.

• BS / MS Preferred
• 9+ years' experience in a high volume dairy manufacturing environment.

• Operations management responsibility in a 7X24 operation.
• Budgeting and planning experience required.
• Must have managed other operational functions such as projects, processing, and packaging.
• In depth knowledge of PMO and other related regulatory guidelines as well as interaction with federal and state government employees.
• Experience in building functional teams
• Experience with filling, and packaging

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Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is $118,100 — $142,300 USD

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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