What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at Ferrara?
Job Location : DeKalb
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The Operations Manager is responsible for the operations of the manufacturing process including, but not limited to, raw materials receiving, product manufacturing, packaging and final preparation of product for warehousing and / or shipment. Manages the day to day operations including but not limited to : the management of personnel, overall factory performance, and the strategic planning for insuring consistent quality of production, product improvement and assisting in new product development processing and launch.
Responsible for the initial and continuous training and safety of all employees, as well as ensuring that all employees follow all established safety procedures / standards and follow good manufacturing practices (GMP’s).
Ways you will make a difference
Ensure team compliance with all safety policies and procedures
Maintain product quality and sanitation standards
Optimize operational efficiencies to support the production, warehouse, and shipping of products
Identify and coordinate operational improvements necessary to deliver the site annual operating plan (AOP). Ensure cost performance gaps are identified, action plans are developed and resources are properly allocated
Track operational output measures (i.e. efficiency, yield loss, product quality, inventory accuracy, transactional accuracy), anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of financial targets
Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
Deliver effective change leadership to drive business changes while minimizing people impact
Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issues
Motivate team members to achieve plan goals
Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly and salaried personnel
Flex production plans on a shift by shift basis to prevent service issues and operational inefficiencies.
Optimize ingredient and packaging material usage to minimize scrap loss
Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts and procedures
Lead and motivate the operations team in a manner consistent with the Operating Principles
Coach teams to demonstrate continuous improvement in profitability margins, efficiencies and cost savings initiatives
Lead the organization in the development of natural work teams
Administer policies and procedures
Regular and predictable attendance at the work site
This role requires regular presence on the plant floor
This role requires lifting up to 40 lbs. occasionally
This role requires occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow
This role may operate forklift and manufacturing equipment occasionally
This role may require off-shift and weekend work
This role may require some travel (less than 5%)
Skills that will make you successful
Must possess strong skills, knowledge and capability in TPM or lean manufacturing, finance and accounting, project management, leadership, and statistics / logical problem solving.
Solid working knowledge of the following business enterprises : HSE / quality regulatory compliance
Processing / packaging / warehouse operations, maintenance and engineering, ingredient and package material procurement, production planning & deployment, sales and marketing, research and development, and excellent communication, facilitation and influence skills
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making
Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring others
Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills
Experiences that will support your success
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field
Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing preferred. Preferably food / beverage experience
Lean Six Sigma Experience preferred, demonstrated by successful completion of a major improvement project
Experience developing / coaching hourly and supervisory staff preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
What We Offer
Ferrara 2024
Compensation
99,600-139k
