What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Director position at Welch's?
Job Overview
Welcome to Welch's, a leading company in the fruit-based food and beverage industry. We are seeking an experienced Operations Director to oversee equipment maintenance, facility upkeep, and reliability initiatives.
This role is responsible for creating a continuous improvement environment and maintaining a safe, efficient workspace. The successful candidate will lead a team of Maintenance Supervisors, Buyers, Planners, Controls Engineers, and technicians.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and delivering strategic capital projects and production supporting short-term and long-term initiatives.
- Leading and mentoring a team to ensure full compliance with company policies, customer satisfaction standards, and SQF principles.
- Evaluating and enhancing maintenance practices through data and performance metrics.
- Planning and establishing work schedules and production sequences to align with performance standards.
- Participating in formal processes for project execution and integrating them into daily operations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Eight (8) years of experience in manufacturing with exposure and understanding of environmental compliance.
- Demonstrated project and process management skills and at least 3 years supervisory experience.
- Risk management experience with an ammonia refrigeration system preferred.
