Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of supervisory/management experience in food processing/manufacturing operations with solid progressive leadership experience.
• Strong presentation, communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of understanding the drivers of product and labor cost variances.

Responsibilities

• Develops and directs programs to ensure efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of facility assets.
• Manages safety, quality, service, and cost performance within assigned area.
• Ensures compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Makes recommendations to senior management on long range labor strategies and capital equipment needs.
• Develop and implement recommendations to change systems, policies, and procedures; ensure timely and accurate implementation.
• Prepares and maintains accurate, timely and complete documentation regarding all aspects of production.
• Collaborates with Human Resources in employee relations matters and ensures consistent application of policy expectations.
• Implements strategies and tactics that align with department and company vision and goals.
• Develops and maintains operating budget and capital spending plans for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Identifies, obtains, and develops staff capabilities needed to consistently meet departmental objectives.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory considerations. Also responsible for ensuring HALAL and Kosher compliance in the Kiel facility and GMPs.
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, product quality, and waste reduction through the application of lean manufacturing principles and data – driven decision-making.
• Operate effectively in a unionized environment, partnering with labor representatives and adhering to collective bargaining agreements to ensure smooth daily operations and positive employee relations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 plus years of supervisory/management experience in food processing/manufacturing operations with solid progressive leadership experience.
• MBA or master’s degree in Engineering, preferred.
• Knowledge of reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical and business journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Experience responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Experience defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
• Proven ability to work with all levels and functions within the company.
• Skilled in project management.
• Knowledge and exposure to TPM, Six Sigma, and various problem-solving methodologies.