Operations Manager

Operations Manager at Barry Callebaut Group

Location: St. Albans, VT

Reporting to: Site Manager

$ - $ per year

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm. This 24/7 facility requires open availability and the ability to work all shifts, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

• Lead and model Barry Callebaut values, practicing servant leadership.
• Direct and manage plant operations for Production and Sanitation.
• Adhere to and promote GMPs and all other food safety requirements.
• Lead and own the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Pillar.
• Control day‑to‑day operational activities to achieve quality, operational, and financial objectives.
• Establish and monitor plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Support budget definition and execution; monitor cost and effectiveness of production activities.
• Manage infrastructure and assets to ensure hygienic conditions.
• Recommend and implement changes to improve productivity, reduce cost and scrap, and monitor scrap and rework data.
• Take corrective actions in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.

• BA/BS in Industrial, Mechanical, or Business Administration.
• 10+ years in manufacturing management, preferably in process‑oriented operations.
• Minimum 5 years managing a significant segment of a large manufacturer or entire operation of a smaller manufacturer.
• Experience with IWS/TPM methodology and Autonomous Maintenance.
• Strong technical background supporting continuous improvement work.
• Background in manufacturing methods and process improvement programs.
• Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
• Proven business and people management skills.
• Detailed knowledge of plant and manufacturing functional disciplines.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of quality and safety regulations.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, SAP, and manufacturing applications (e.g., scheduling, CMMS, MES).

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional birthday off.
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility.
• Diversity embraced and inclusivity is standard. #OneBC.
• Opportunities to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.
• Part of the mission to make sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate, focusing on farmer prosperity, zero child labor, carbon‑positive practices, and fully sustainable ingredients.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Manufacturing / Food and Beverage Manufacturing