Operations Manager

MANE is a 5 th generation French family-owned business known for innovation and progress in the world of Flavor and Fragrance. As sensation enthusiasts, we strive to provide exceptional moments in people’s daily lives through the timeless flavors and fragrances we create. With our passion, creativity, and innovation, “ We capture what moves ”.

We have an immediate opening to hire an experience Operations Manager for our Lebanon, Ohio production facility. The Operations Manager is generally responsible for overseeing the daily production process, including interviewing, and hiring, ensuring product quality and production efficiency, establishing operational headcount, and training and developing staff. Interacts with all internal Departments, Rabbi’s for Kosher approval, and internal and external Auditors. Key competencies: Analytical Skills, Communication, Leadership and Management Skills, Development Skills, Critical Thinking, Strong Computer Skills, Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Practices, Mathematical Skills including Weights and Conversions, and Attention to Detail.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and direct Production Department and supervisory personnel.
• Determine and ensure adequate staffing to meet production needs.
• Establish and lead department project charters and initiatives to meet goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement leadership development and coaching plans for subordinates and supervisors.
• Develop detailed plans for people and projects using the S.M.A.R.T goal process (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound).
• Seek opportunities to implement preventative measures and corrective actions for scenarios involving Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Morale, and Environment.
• Conduct daily production meetings.
• Measure production performance with regard to quality, efficiency, and manpower.
• Maintain and improve department efficiencies and performance.
• Actively participate in periodic training sessions to increase understanding of, and abilities related to, safety, quality, productivity, materials, and equipment operation.
• Utilize creativity to navigate obstacles with respect to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Morale, and Environment.
• Assure all GMP rules are properly followed, including personal hygiene, trash removal, etc.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards of equipment and processes.
• Manage and ensure product quality in adherence to customer specifications.
• Assure manufacturing practices are consistent with the Company’s global standards.
• Interact and handle supply and customer production issues.
• Provide guidance and corrective action to employees as required, utilizing goals and objectives, performance appraisals, and disciplinary processes as primary mechanisms.
• Align the team that interviews, hires and trains new and existing employees
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Every employee is expected to participate in education/training about MANE’s environmental commitments and then actively apply this to job-related and job-specific roles and responsibilities.
• Management will support and facilitate education, training, and action within their teams to effectively and adequately implement environmental policies, procedures and practices, as well as promote continual improvement consistent with environmental objectives.
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Business Administration, Engineering, or Food Science preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of Production Management experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and SQF preferred.
• Understanding of project management protocols.
• Comfortable functioning in a global business with weekly communications to other international locations.
• Flavor industry desired.
• Strong computer skills.
  
  

MANE offers industry leading benefits including a generous PTO plan. Additional benefits include paid holidays, annual year-end shut down, annual and bi-weekly 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, employee assistance programs and many more. MANE is known for having a culture that focuses on our employees and their well-being. See for yourself why our employees love working at MANE!

MANE is an equal opportunity employer.