Operations Manager

Production Leadership Role

This is a manufacturing leadership role focused on planning, coordinating, and directing production activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze production performance and downtime to identify root causes and lead corrective action initiatives.
• Analyze downtime and ensure proper explanations for any lost production time.
• Develop plans and processes to minimize manufacturing costs and operate within established parameters through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, and materials.
• E nsure production runs in a timely manner and meets quality assurance specifications.
• Participate in the design of validation processes, including production standards, process control charts, and systems.
• Develop, implement, and assess Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including system design, tools, and techniques.
• Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to support the company's strategic initiatives.
• Participate in food safety programs to ensure the safety of ingredients and finished products.
• Guide employees to align goals and activities with company-wide continuous improvement directives.
• Continually improve safety performance by addressing employee safety attitudes and ensuring compliance with state, federal, and company regulations.
• Provide backup to scheduling, pack-off, and warehouse areas.
• Participate in HACCP, Safety, and Process Safety Management Committees.
• Maintenance oversight.
• Perform other functions as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversee employee participation and adherence to food safety programs and policies.
• Supervise activities of employees in production, including training, motivating, and disciplining staff.
• Schedule and assign work for department staff; follow up on results.
• Provide guidance to supervisors regarding time management, problem resolution, and employee-related issues.
• Maintain department staff by selecting and orienting new employees.
• Interface with regulatory agencies, such as the USDA.
• Participate in the Performance Management Process.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Meat/Food Science, Business, or related field.
• 5 years of broad manufacturing experience and 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management.
• Knowledge of SPC, HACCP, and OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of quality principles and tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with computers, specifically Microsoft Office applications.
• Bilingual preferred.

Competencies:

• Effective communication, including giving and gathering information, managing conflicts, and conveying complex information in plain language.
• A drive for results, including analyzing performance metrics and taking a dynamic approach to work.
• Attention to detail, including thoroughness and concern for all areas involved.
• Time management, including making effective use of one's own time and that of others.

Benefits:

Medical, vision, dental, discretionary bonus up to 20%, profit sharing (minimum 3% annually), and 120 hours PTO in the first 12 months.