Operations Manager Honest Origins

Key Responsibilities

• Plan organize direct optimum day-to-day operations across three production shifts.
• Assist with annual budgeting and monthly evaluation of actual to budget performance.
• Responsible for implementation of food safety program and food safety certifications in accordance with corporate and customer expectations.
• Supports and leads safety program.
• Reinforces standards of organization and plant cleanliness among all plant employees.
• In partnership with HR: provides employee coaching and development promotes employee engagement and the execution of positive employee relations strategies makes employment recommendations and employee development decisions in conjunction with TBC people philosophy resolves employee issues through progressive discipline.
• Track and facilitate improvement in plant operational KPIs (Safety Quality Productivity Efficiency Cost).
• Responsible for inventory management which could include cycle counting elimination/reduction of shrink reconciliation and reporting to corporate accounting/finance.
• Production scheduling and forecasting production to manage capacity optimize productivity and meet customer service needs.
• Evaluate labor utilization job responsibilities and duties. Anticipate staffing opportunities and coordinate training career path opportunities and succession planning to minimize downtime and maximize operational effectiveness.
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts.
• Fosters a high level of collaboration with other departments and plants including Maintenance Quality Human Resources Accounting/Finance Scheduling Transportation and Customer Service to share best practices and ensure open dialog.
• Communicate administer and enforce company rules policies and procedures consistently and equitably.
• Ensures plant complies with all OSHA USDA FDA and EPA policies and provides support for all programs such as SQF HAACP GMP and all other related Food Safety programs.
• Regular physical presence in the workplace.
• Availability for occasional travel for work.
• Community and industry involvement as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• 7 years of business management experience having managed an organization using the principles of budgeting strategic planning resource allocation and human resource management.
• Fiscal responsibility and financial acumen.
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced food-manufacturing environment.

• Ability to proactively develop and implement programs designed to enhance plant operations develop talent create organizational efficiency and promote safety.
• Ability to create accountability and work collaboratively by leading by example.
• Knowledge and experience in complying with OSHA GMP USDA Food Safety and HAACP requirements.
• Strong team building decision-making and people management skills.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to look ahead and anticipate problems.
• Effective time management and delegation abilities.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must display positive attitude.
• Ability meet the demands of constantly changing priorities.
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and have a technical/mechanical aptitude.
• Strong computer/technical skills.
• Ability to evaluate situation and make decisions with little or no guidance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule necessary to support a 24 hour production operation.
• Valid drivers license.

Benefits

• Employee-owned
• Advancement Opportunities
• Insurance coverage that includes medical dental vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)