Summary:
The Operations Manager oversees Production, Shipping & Receiving, and Sanitation teams across multiple shifts, ensuring efficient operations, compliance with food safety standards, and continuous process improvements. This role involves managing team performance, optimizing training, driving innovation, and coordinating production schedules to meet business goals.
Responsibilities:
• Motivate and manage Production Superintendents to efficiently execute production schedules
• Continuously improve all aspects of production and sanitation processes
• Establish annual and project-based budgets, plan and prioritize resources accordingly
• Proactively develop team and leadership opportunities
• Ensure production teams are following established FS/PQ policies and procedures
• Participate in New Product Development/Launch committee
• Attend first production runs to guarantee products hit specifications and ensure that customer
expectations are met/exceeded
• Lead weekly planning meetings
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree
• 10 years or more experience managing in a manufacturing environment
• Budgeting and presenting in manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of successfully training employees in productivity and safety
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience in food packaging/manufacturing preferred