Operations Manager

Job Description

Overview

Responsible for delivering performance targets in Safety, Quality, Cost, and Reliability for all production lines. Lead and develop the Line Supervisors / Team Managers to achieve and sustain operational excellence through effective coaching, continuous improvement initiatives, and adherence to company standards. Build organizational capability to drive and maintain improvements in performance and efficiency.

Successful candidates must project the capability to be promoted to General Manager in 3-5 years.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Vision

• Lead and motivate Line Leadership to meet and exceed performance standards in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Communicate clear expectations regarding operational standards, ensuring alignment with company policies and goals.
• Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans, ensuring alignment with broader site and corporate goals.
• Conduct regular team meetings to align on priorities, address challenges, and recognize achievements.
• Provide coaching and feedback to team members to drive accountability and high performance
• Lead and support change management initiatives, fostering team alignment, engagement and successful adoption of new systems, process and ways of working.

Operations Excellence

Financial Management

Talent & Organizational Development

Collaboration & Strategic Partnerships :

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

This position is characterized as active work in a food manufacturing environment.  Job responsibilities may require long periods of sitting, walking, standing, telephone and computer use and frequent interaction with employees, customers and other stakeholders.

The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.  Occasional reaching with hands and arms may be necessary.  The employee may occasionally be required to lift and / or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.  The employee must be able to work for extended periods in a range of environmental conditions, including hot environments (up to 100°F) and cold (0 °F). Some travel will be necessary.

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