Operations Manager - Food Manufacturing
Operations Manager - Food Manufacturing
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$ 115000 - 140000
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At Saputo we bring good to the table by making high-quality products investing in our people and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best
The Plant Operations Manager provides active leadership and direction to manufacturing operations to include direct responsibility to produce aseptic extended-shelf life or culture dairy products. He/she works closely with the Plant Manager to direct and manage the day to day operation of the facility and may serve as liaison between the Plant and other departments including Quality Distribution Maintenance Headquarters and State and Federal regulatory agencies. Execute at a high level safely and in a manner that optimizes manufacturing costs while meeting company product quality standards.
- Provide leadership to the plant in all areas of responsibility including and not limited to health & safety environmental controls receiving blending/batching processing filling packaging product quality food safety maintenance and storage/distribution.
- Support plant leadership in overseeing the overall activities of the manufacturing facilities of the plant to ensure customer orders are planned scheduled produced and shipped safely at the lowest landed cost and standards to meet the customers requirements and service level agreements while maintaining corporate established quality standards.
- Analyze plant operations and key metrics to maintain operational efficiencies within each department.
- Is responsible for expense management and control including shrink labor and overhead costs. Meet and exceed plant P&L objectives with a continuous emphasis on efficiency improvement and loss minimization.
- Utilize continuous improvement techniques and a Management Operating Structure (MOS) to identify root cause risk mitigation and efficiency improvements.
- Collect and report reliable information to measure the performance of the plant and of the various plant departments as required.
- Is responsible for ensuring customer needs are satisfied through scheduling processes which ensure that products are manufactured loaded and shipped to our customers in support of our demand planning schedules and forecasts. Lead product transitions testing validation and commissioning in support of new volume and strategic customer projects.
- Ensures that appropriate SOPs are developed executed and maintained for all aspects of our business.
- Is responsible for meeting all regulatory requirements and guidelines.
- Assists Technical Support staff on resolution of customer complaints and issues of product quality.
- Provides a high degree of leadership and management of employees directly or through management team to ensure effective selection retention development training disciplinary action and performance management. If a collective bargaining agreement exists may participate in negotiations grievances or other contract related activities and discussions.
- Cooperates in a cross-functional manner as a change agent with all departments within the Company and strategic projects capital investments and initiatives.
- Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring communication planning mentoring training evaluating prioritizing organizing integrating and delegating.
- Lead the Saputo way by actively applying our Saputo Values.
- Actively lead by example and comply Saputo Code of Ethics as a condition of includes leading accountability and support of our established policies standards and specifications.
- Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.
- Support other departments as needed and perform other duties as required by management.
You Are Best Suited For The Role If You Have The Following Experience Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution emphasis in dairy sciences preferred.
- A minimum of 7 years hands-on experience in a process-manufacturing environment managing a team/department at a high level.
- Dairy food manufacturing experience preferred specifically cheese aseptic extended shelf-life and/or culture dairy food manufacturing.
- Thorough understanding of regulatory laws and responsibilities as they pertain to Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Experience using Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Proficient understanding of budgeting and cost control.
- Proven track record of improved results in the areas of quality safety service and cost.
- Labor Relations Occupational Health & Safety and Workers Compensation knowledge preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP applications SAP preferred.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Skill in organization and prioritization and attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
- Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
- Ability to select mentor coach train/develop engage and retain a team of employees.
We support and care for our employees by providing them with
- Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment
- Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
- Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products
Physical Demands
- Ability to work in manufacturing environment which includes but not limited to noise changing temperatures (hot wet cold humid) standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs maneuvering around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift.
- Working with chemicals wearing personal protective equipment and following approved chemical handling procedures.
- Physical lifting up to 40-lbs frequently throughout the shift unassisted and lift 50 lbs. with assistance up to 30% of the shift.
- Good visual acuity to include the ability to see and differentiate color.
- Shift flexibility. This is a hands-on role for a 24/7 manufacturing facility. Our equipment operators are assigned to a team on a 3-shift 24/7 operation to support manufacturing. These shifts are 12 hours in duration. Workdays and shifts may change to help meet with all shifts to provide support to all.
Salary Range: $115000 - $140000
In the USA Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella Frigo Cheese Montchevre Stella and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing operations supply chain sales quality assurance or in any other function your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
