Operations Manager

*Relocation Assistance Provided* 

The Operations Manager is responsible for the overall direction, guidance and safety of a manufacturing department. This includes organizing and directing all departmental related activities on all shifts, including providing leadership, direction and facilitation of production line teams, maintenance, quality and materials.

Responsibilities:

• Direct all departmental related activities to ensure the timely execution of the production schedule to meet production and service goals.
• Ensure a high level of customer service while meeting inventory management goals, including raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
• Ensure a safe and orderly working environment, free of slip/trip hazards; maintain compliance to meet/exceed all site and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver cost and performance; complete projects & assignments on-time, and according to plan.  Develop and execute a capital plan for the department.
• Manage all departmental quality related activities to insure a high level of food safety and product quality.
• Manage all departmental maintenance activities; maintain equipment in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Have a track record of successful continuous improvement initiatives and results, with a focus upon lean manufacturing and 5S.  Identify, recommend and execute continuous improvement initiatives in the production operation including process, machinery, method and material changes, in support of plant goals.
• Develop and streamline procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas.
• Create and implement improvement plans for the overall operation.
• Develop departmental personnel by assessing performance, setting goals, providing coaching, counseling, & training, while supporting Continuous Improvement.
• Manage all employee related issues within the department.  Effectively manage departmental staffing requirements in accordance to budgetary and contractual requirements.
• Communicate goals and objectives, apply company policy, coach, administer discipline, and ensure positive employee relations. Build bench strength through active development of direct reports.
• Support and provide training to improve capability of technicians.
• Schedule and track standard preventive manufacturing measures and prioritizes plant maintenance opportunities.
• Guide and support technicians in trouble-shooting production equipment when necessary.
• Experience coaching and leading cross-functional teams, including team building, understanding motivation and negotiation techniques and providing work direction to others
• Well organized, high energy, data driven, and results oriented.

Ensure high performance results of your team by:

• Fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions
• Driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent
• Embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures
• Establishing a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations