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Operations Manager
This position supports the Operations team, as an operations Manager for all production areas. Experience in food manufacturing setting is essential to this position.
This is a full-time position with daytime hours, primarily Monday through Friday.
This candidate must be able to work in a continuous setting, performing multiple duties, and engaging new opportunities each day.
Essential Job and Duties:
Understands the proper operations of kettle and filling equipment to produce product within guidelines established by the Operations and Quality Control teams and to the highest possible standard of quality
Understands the proper handling of ingredients, packaging and other goods
Understands the proper handling related to processing, including temperature monitoring, baking times, and vffs packaging
Awareness of the daily production schedule as assigned
Manages and supervises temporary staffing to ensure attendance and position in the organization
Oversee and implement training of temporary and new employees on GMPs and company guidelines
Monitors floor staff to ensure adherence to assignments and commitment to food safety and quality
Inspects quality and consistency of finished product and alerts Operations and Quality Control teams of any concerns
Additional tasks as they may be assigned
Skills and Experience:
This individual must have fundamental knowledge of the duties and equipment described above. Training provided as needed.
Key skills and expectations as follow
Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills are a key trait for this position, including speaking clearly in positive and negative situations, respond to questions, listens and gets clarification
Keen sense of attention to detail
Must be highly organized as to best manage changing priorities associated with a fast-paced, team environment
Ability to manage time effectively
Ability to work in a team, and with a diverse group of people
Must be a self-starter and self-motivated
Ability to focus on the task at hand and communicate with coworkers throughout production day
Requirements
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred but not required
Previous experience (2-5 years minimum) in a manufacturing facility required
Experience managing and supervising staff within department
Ability to conduct basic math functions
Must have mechanical ability to make minor adjustments
Must operate Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Must follow all safety rules and protocols
Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime and weekend hours
Be able to lift 50 pounds
Be able to withstand long periods of time on one's feet