Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

Accountable for managing plant operations activities across multiple departments to ensure the production of products that meet established quality, customer service, safety, innovation and cost metrics consistent with schedules and policies. Implements new capital projects and promotes improvement through sustaining behaviors, operating with discipline and rigor, and contributing to the continual improvement of the entire team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Is responsible for a variety of support and service functions including :

• Assist in coordinating the operations of the plant across departments to maximize plant efficiency
• Cross trained in the operation of other departments to provide additional resources as needed to accomplish plant goals.
• Implement, monitor, and manage SOP’s across the plant
• Maintain compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, quality specifications, safety standards and sanitation practices
• Assist with capital project planning and execution
• Assist in the controlling of costs of production, quality, and sanitation, and maintenance
• Assist in production scheduling and monitoring of production volumes versus plan
• Motivate and enhance skills of team members in all areas
• Co‐lead Continuous Improvement initiatives in the plant
• Analyze operations at the floor level to identify areas of improvement and develop processes to positively impact operations capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to write, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus. Some employees will operate fork lifts and other motorized equipment. Employee will be in close proximity to moving, rotating, and / or motorized equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The primary work environment is a bulk food manufacturing environment. Daily operations may expose the employee to machinery, airborne particles, dust, and heat. Allergens are present throughout the plant and processes including but not limited to wheat based products, soy products, dairy products, MSG, and other common allergens. Hearing protection is required in certain areas of the plant.

EQUIPMENT AND APPLICATIONS

Computer, Phone, Fax, Copier, HRIS System, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

FOOD SAFETY / SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Company is committed to producing and delivering defect-free products. To ensure this, all employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the Good Manufacturing Policies set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities. It is also vital that all employees be aware of the work environment and when possible, prevent accidental or intentional adulteration of products produced at this facility. As a result any employee has a right to put product on hold if they have a concern. At the plant level, only the Quality Assurance Manager and General Manager have the authority to release product on hold.