Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Summary : The Operations Manager is responsible for coordinating, directing, leading, guiding, and managing areas of the plant in accordance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. This role is accountable for employee management, workplace safety, production of high-quality products, budgeting, and overall facility profitability. The Operations Manager will collaborate with Human Resources and production teams for hiring and training. This is a second-shift position with 3-4 direct reports and over 650 indirect reports.

Responsibilities :

• Plan, direct, and assign work to team members, evaluating performance and providing feedback to maintain high team engagement.
• Promote and maintain a safe workplace by enforcing safety and ergonomic programs and proactively addressing deficiencies.
• Actively participate in the Safety Committee.
• Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with Sales and Operations Planning to meet budget goals.
• Implement and track goals to reduce workplace injuries and costs associated with claims.
• Oversee production team members, ensuring operations align with established procedures, and updating procedures as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with CCPs, HACCP, and SSOP plans.
• Minimize product failures and foreign material issues while leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a liaison for vendors and suppliers.
• Implement, manage, and enforce the Management Operating System (MOS).
• Develop and enforce methods to ensure safety, production efficiency, and product quality standards.
• Manage labor, raw materials, yields, supplies, and waste reduction efforts to maintain budget efficiency.
• Oversee the MOS system to track labor, product, and packaging costs to optimize operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Facilitate training and development programs for superintendents, supervisors, and team members.
• Perform additional tasks or duties as required.

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Other Duties : This job description is not exhaustive and may be updated at any time to include additional responsibilities as needed.