Operations Manager, Food and Nutrition Services - Mercyone- Waterloo

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* Employment Type:

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* Full time

** Shift:*
* Day Shift

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* Description:

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* ** POSITION PURPOSE*
* Functions as the Operations Manager responsible for the direct supervision of supervisors and/or staff and coordination of the day-to-day operations in assigned area of the Regional Health Ministry's (RHM) Food & Nutrition Services (FANS) Department. The Operations Manager is responsible for successfully coordinating and directing all activities within the assigned area of the department.  Assigned area(s) may include Retail Services, Production and/or Business Manager.

Assists in development and management of preliminary program budgets in collaboration with the FANS General Manager.  Assists the General Manager with implementation of effective cost reduction plans and processes that support Trinity Health and RHM FANS goals, objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures.  Ensures cost reduction targets and productivity improvement objectives are met, while cultivating service/product quality and customer satisfaction.
Ensures the General Manager and staff are appropriately kept abreast of issues or problems impacting program efficiencies and effectiveness.  Attracts, develops and trains talent to ensure program quality, sustainability, long-term growth, and development. Leads by exemplifying the mission, vision and values of Trinity Health and the Regional Health Ministry. Ensures THS standards, guidelines and approved technology are appropriately and effectively used to support the department operations.

** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*
* Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, supports and endorses senior leadership decisions, goals, objectives, and strategies.

Directly supervises the day-to-day operation of assigned area(s) of the FANS department and ensures program service support objectives are met. Provides a work environment that fosters positive energy, creativity, and teamwork among colleagues across all functional areas. Provides operational and technical support to the General Manager in support of the overall management of FANS programs.  Develops, implements and coordinates operations within the department:

+ Standardization of standing operating procedures related to FANS expense management and operations for assigned areas.

+ Implementation of core program systems (Menus, Food Formularies, Cleaning Practices, auditing tools, competencies, etc.)

Ensures financial objectives stay on course and drives initiatives with team that contribute to Department, THS and RHM program short and long-term operational excellence.

Provides financial control for assigned area(s) and works with local stakeholders and General Manager to prepare and submit program annual revenue and/or expense budgets. Participates in monthly budget reviews with the General Manager to identify budget variances for assigned span of control.

Keeps the General Manager informed of issues affecting program costs, service capabilities, effectiveness and efficiencies, as well as issues noted during Performance Improvement audits. Presents findings and recommendations for improvement to the General Manager.

Meets with direct reports and support staff, as required, to review overall operations goals/objectives, to address shortfalls and open issues, and to encourage open dialogue for suggested process improvements. Reviews subsequent FY goals/objectives and related plans as defined by the General Manager.

Assists the General Manager to develop and administer Program Quality Evaluations and reviews Customer Satisfaction Survey scores for discrepancies and overall customer satisfaction for assigned span of control. Prepares Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) where necessary to resolve customer satisfaction issues and address program quality deficiencies.

Interviews, hires, trains, appraises, counsels, and supervises staff; handles disciplinary actions. Conducts line meetings, huddles and unit meetings to keep staff up to date on all key issues. Meets all deadlines for HR related processes.

Ensures timely completion of annual performance appraisals; addresses colleague…