Plant Operations Manager

3 weeks ago


San Lorenzo, United States SF Bay Area Food Company Full time

PLANT OPERATIONS MANAGER

Too Good Gourmet is a specialty cookie manufacturing company located in San Lorenzo, CA.

General Summary

Manages the entire Operation and Production process. From production scheduling/purchasing through processing and packaging in an operation that produces high quality cookies and chocolate enrobed products. This involves direct-line responsibility for production, assembly, shipping, and the warehouse.

Directs the work activities of 45-100 salary and hourly employees; delivers schedule attainment and other business results in the areas of safety, quality, and cost. Drives the continuous improvement process; identifies improvement opportunities and applies appropriate tools to improve bottom-line results and enhance the Company’s competitive position. Develops the capabilities and competencies of employees through ongoing training coaching, and mentoring. Promotes teamwork. Ensures full compliance with all Federal and State laws and regulations, as well as Company policies in the areas of Safety, Quality, and Workplace Conduct.

Specific Job Duties:

·        Meets production goals relative to schedule attainment, operating efficiencies, yields and labor utilization.

·        Oversee production schedule to meet customer’s delivery objectives.

·        Oversee Purchasing raw material ingredients to meet production requirements at the best possible costs.

·        Direct supervision requirement for Warehouse staff at the moment.

·        Analyze existing processes and strive for maximum efficiency.

·        Drives orders getting out the door. Understands the order flow, and directs the operation of logistics, shipping, and warehousing.

·        Integral part of the SQF process, responsible for writing and maintaining procedures for all aspects of production and plant operations.

·        Proactively manages safety and training initiatives.

·        Empowers employees and trains them to lead others during our busy times, make the right decisions.

·        Develops and maintains the budget and labor schedules for the operation.

·        Interprets and enforces Company policies and procedures; holds employees accountable for complying with these standards. 

·        Updates senior management on business results, concerns, and needs on an ongoing basis.

·        Responsible for managing to productivity targets

·        Maintains equipment and manages all aspects of operation, maintenance, and repair

Job Complexity:

·        Has 24-hour accountability for the operation. Must be available round-the-clock to provide guidance and direction and address any issues that impact the production process.

·        Responsible for daily management of the operation, as well as for the strategic planning, budgeting, and execution of Company initiatives.

·        Must possess the ability to overcome resistance to organization change, influence hourly employees to embrace it, and lead the change initiative.

·        Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize based on business needs.

·        Possesses the ability to thrive in a highly seasonal environment.

·        Must be flexible in the face of continued adversity as we work towards long term improvements.

·        Must develop and maintain rapport with employees at all levels.

·        Must possess the ability to train a diverse group of employees, adapting the presentation style to the audience.

Specific Job Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree required.

·        Minimum 10 years experience of management in manufacturing environment.

·        Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA standards, HACCP guidelines, GMP’s, and SQF requirements.

·        Understanding of equipment and machinery. 

·        Hands-on approach

·        Cross-functional operations experience with proven track record of delivering successful business results in the areas of schedule attainment, quality, and cost.

·        Ongoing passion to identify continuous improvement opportunities and lead initiatives to deliver bottom-line results. Must be a change agent.

·        Outstanding analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills.

· Computer proficiencies in all Windows based programs, especially Excel.



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