Job Description
Job Description
Scope of Position
The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing daily plant production operations under the direction of the Plant Manager. This role ensures efficient, safe, and compliant manufacturing processes while meeting internal performance goals and customer expectations. The Operations Manager leads continuous improvement initiatives, manages resources effectively, and collaborates cross-functionally to drive operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily production operations to ensure efficiency, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor plant performance and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Develop, manage, and execute production schedules to meet business objectives and customer demand.
- Ensure full participation in and compliance with the plant’s SRMP program, including adherence to all 16 elements.
- Manage facility operations, including staffing levels, performance evaluations, employee development, and disciplinary actions.
- Direct production planning, staffing, and day-to-day manufacturing operations in a cost-effective manner across all departments.
- Prepare operational schedules and coordinate production activities to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Analyze plant operations and support the implementation of new processes, technologies, and best practices to maintain a competitive advantage.
- Implement expense controls, minimize shrink, and monitor labor and overhead costs using Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Serve as a liaison between Procurement, Production Scheduling, Distribution, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and timely resolution of issues.
- Develop and execute the annual business plan, identifying key improvement initiatives and performance objectives.
- Utilize Oracle reporting and analytics to track operational performance and support data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with all SQF principles relevant to the position, as directed by the SQF Practitioner.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Prior experience in food manufacturing and plant supervision preferred.
- Strong knowledge of safety regulations, occupational hazards, and workplace safety practices.
- Working knowledge of food safety and food security standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
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