Manufacturing Operations Director

1 day ago

Mission Viejo, California, United States Seaboard Full time
Job Title: VP, Operations

Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group, a division of the Fortune 500 Seaboard Corporation, is a global leader in agricultural commodity trading, processing, and logistics. Guided by our purpose of connecting the world through sustainable nutrition, we are committed to creating value globally through our integrated value chain. Our diverse portfolio includes wheat, corn, soybeans, vegetable oils, by-products, rice, flour, animal feed, ocean transportation, and more.

Job Summary

The VP, Operations will lead the corporate function of manufacturing processes for Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group's international food business with operations in 20+ countries. A successful candidate will be a visionary and dynamic leader who can drive initiatives toward manufacturing excellence. This individual will optimize our production processes, implement efficiency enhancements, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. With a keen focus on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance, they will lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and drive sustainable growth for our organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute manufacturing strategies that align with the company's overall goals in accordance with the established Long-Range Plan.
  • Ensure operations are compliant with the objectives and goals of the business and department, following up on KPI's and action plans implemented by the Regional Operations Directors.
  • Develop and implement control and monitoring systems for manufacturing plans to optimize the installed manufacturing capacities of the operations while ensuring that productivity and profitability targets are consistently met or exceeded.
  • Prepare, develop, and manage operational improvement plans that include development of staff, efficiency, and compliance with standards and goals.
  • Manage and develop a high-performing manufacturing team to include hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management.
  • Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure that manufactured products meet or exceed customer expectations and industry standards.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams such as engineering, procurement, and logistics to ensure seamless coordination and communication throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Actively participate in the analysis, preparation, and monitoring of CAPEX and OPEX that guarantee improvements in the drivers of the manufacturing process.
  • Collaborate with other departments such as sales, marketing, and finance to align manufacturing activities with sales forecasts, demand planning, and budgetary constraints.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, industry standards, and quality management systems such as ISO, food safety, Global Gap Kaizen, or Lean certifications.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in manufacturing; actively seeking opportunities to leverage new technologies or methodologies to improve manufacturing processes.
  • Ensure adequate physical systems and controls are in place for raw material/ingredient storage, handling, shrink minimization, blending, and the addition of liquids, fats, or flavors.
  • Provide support for development of new products and expansion of existing product lines.
  • Lead teams focused on and aligned to the Operational Excellence management model.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Milling Sciences, or related degree preferred. Master's degree preferred.
  • Proven management experience in a senior manufacturing role, with a minimum of 15 years' experience in the milling, baking, or food industry.
  • Strong track record of successfully managing large-scale manufacturing operations, preferably within a complex and highly regulated industry.
  • Experience in implementing lean manufacturing principles and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes, technologies and best practices developed and validated with effective implementations in the field.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing and developing a high-performing manufacturing team.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to travel internationally, approximately % of the time across developing countries.
  • Fluency in English required, Spanish or French is a plus.
  • Professional certifications, such as Certified Manufacturing Professional (CMP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), are a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement technical solutions and best practices at facilities throughout the company.
Core Competencies
  • Global Perspective
  • Drives Results
  • Strategic Mindset
  • Technical Savvy
  • Drive Mission & Purpose
  • Cultivate Innovation
  • Manages Ambiguity
  • Accountability
  • Collaboration
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Interpersonal Savvy
  • Optimizes Work Processes
Working Environment/Conditions
  • Must be in good physical health due to physical remoteness of locations that will be visiting.
  • Must be able to operate outside of normal comfort zones at times.
  • Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with the ability to climb stairs, crawl in tight spaces and other physical requirements to analyze asset conditions.

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