Manufacturing Operations Manager

6 days ago


Moses Lake, Washington, United States Basic American Foods Full time
Job Summary

This is a challenging role that requires a strong leader to oversee the daily operations of a manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in a similar role and be able to motivate and direct a team of employees to achieve production goals.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Leadership and Supervision

The Manufacturing Operations Manager will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of workers engaged in all phases of plant operation. This includes preparing operations schedules and coordinating manufacturing activities to ensure safety, production, and quality meet specifications.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

The successful candidate will be accountable for team problem solving, decision making, fair and timely disciplinary action, and conflict resolution. They will also be responsible for ensuring performance appraisals and progress reports are done in a timely manner.

Communication and Training

The Manufacturing Operations Manager will facilitate communication between shifts and teams, and work with Line Owners and Training Coordinator to ensure crew is properly trained and cross trained.

Emergency Response and Compliance

The candidate will act as on-shift representative for all emergency response coordination, and compliance to Company policies (drug/alcohol, attendance, EEO, etc.). They will also respond to personnel issues as needed and conduct thorough investigations and coordinate results/issues.

Customer Requirements and Quality

The Manufacturing Operations Manager will assist in meeting customer requirements through communication, documentation, training of team members, and adherence to sanitation guidelines and GMP's, including the HACCP program. They will also be responsible for meeting requirements of various supplier certification programs and audits.

Process Improvement

The successful candidate will improve process by following the Basic Way manufacturing concepts, company values, and company culture. They will strive to improve each work process and support the identification of value added and cost savings activities and projects.

Requirements
  • Education and Experience

The ideal candidate will have two or more years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. A post-secondary degree is preferred, but not required.

Knowledge and Skills

The Manufacturing Operations Manager will have a strong working knowledge of database software, ADP, IFS (ERP) software, RedZone, excel spreadsheet software, and word processing software. They will also have manufacturing and process knowledge, sound judgement capabilities, lean manufacturing knowledge and skills, working knowledge of work place safety and GMP regulations, and ability to make sound business decisions.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The Manufacturing Operations Manager will work in a manufacturing plant environment and be able to move/lift up to 50 lbs. They will also be able to work in a hot/humid environment and be able to work rotating shifts.

Food and Workplace Safety Requirements
  • Proactive Safety Management

The Manufacturing Operations Manager will proactively manage safety by ensuring compliance with all Federal and State regulations and internal Company policies. They will regularly complete behavior based safety observations and ensure unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.


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