Director of Operations

This role supports all aspects of plant operations such as production, packaging, quality, employee health and safety and more. You will maintain supervision of all employees at the site.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee personnel involved in data entry, planning, and production.
• Align activities to evaluate production metrics and develop operational plans focused on continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with leadership on initiatives related to employee health and safety, quality, food safety, and productivity.
• Manage the planning process to ensure it aligns with corporate demand forecasts and local production schedules.
• Facilitate the creation of production schedules to ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders.
• Effectively balance production plans with manufacturing costs.
• Supervise data entry operations to guarantee timely reporting and accuracy of shop orders.
• Promote positive employee relations through coaching, development, and resolving workplace issues.
• Train and develop department leads to embrace change and foster continuous improvement.
• Engage with internal and external customers, as well as management at all levels.
• Maintain a culture that embraces change, addressing employee concerns while meeting operational goals.
• Monitor and manage the department budget in line with the annual operating plan.
• Participate in routine audits and assists in developing procedures and corrective actions.
• Complete safety documentation and verify compliance with program standards
• Participate in mandatory safety training programs.
• Responsible for reporting all safety issues, near misses, and injuries.
• Complete documentation for quality and food safety systems, ensuring compliance with program standards
• Uphold the integrity of the BRC system by following the policies outlined in the Quality Policy Manual and addressing any deficiencies in food safety and quality systems.
• Required to report failures in food safety and quality systems and take necessary actions to maintain the BRC system.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of management, leading large production teams at the site level
• 5+ years of industry experience in food or beverage manufacturing
• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing
• Strong communication, math and analytical skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations
• Ability to work in multiple environments, including hot and cold