Operations Manager

OPERATIONS MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION- OPERATIONS MANAGER

Responsibilities:

· Directly manage supervisors and associated plant personnel functioning in an active 24/7 production environment.

· Facilitate, enhance and confirm compliance with all company mandates, safety procedures, GMPs, HACCP and quality objectives

· Ensure that sales orders are manufactured correctly in a cost-effective manner and delivered on time in accordance with customer specification and quality requirements

· Communicate effectively throughout the organization to ensure production output and on time delivery targets are achieved.

· Plan and administer scheduling and workload to ensure production output and on time delivery targets are achieved in a cost-effective manner.

· Maintain budgeted headcount and ensure proper competence, skill and training that achieve production targets.

· Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local requirements

· Responsible for operation layout, automation improvement recommendations and budget adherence.

• Lead and mentor direct reports and plant personnel in efficient operations and business skills development
• Maintain or exceed KPIs on yields and efficiencies, in a continuous improvement atmosphere.
• Initiate and modify cost control programs that assist company competitiveness.

Qualifications:

· 5 years of progressive management experience required; food manufacturing background preferred.

· Bachelor's degree preferred, may substitute relevant progressive food production management experience

· Strong math, analytical, organizational skills and ability to prioritize workloads

· Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well with people at all levels are essential

· Must be able to evaluate information quickly, identify key issues and formulate conclusions based on sound, practical judgment and experience.

· Must have a strong sense of personal ownership while maintaining a team-oriented environment

· Must be able to work effectively in a dynamic multi-tasking environment

· Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position, they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, qualifications, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other as assigned.

Environment & Physical Demands

· The plant environment will include working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

· Regularly required to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time

· Regularly required to communicate verbally and hear

· Regularly proofreads and verifies production documents

· Occasionally functions in areas with loud machinery and temperature variations

· Able to work extended periods as necessary

The work environment characteristics & physical demands described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

AAP/EEO Statement

Indiana Sugars is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70, $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Manufacturing management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Food processing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person