Operations Manager Jobs

Category
Production - Plant
All Locations
220 Southridge Pkwy, Bessemer City, North Carolina
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Tracking Code
802
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Under the general direction of the Plant Director, this position manages all production activities to meet production, Quality and Safety goals.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Responsible for development and management of annual production budget
• Other duties as assigned
• Direct and supervise the product, process, and packaging activities and priorities of production involving approximately 13 packaging machines, 15 tubes, and 5 tray lines with up to 450 hourly and 8 salaried employees
• Assist in implementing effective employee relations programs
• Manage and maximize effectiveness of all production workers, equipment and materials, and productivity to produce products within planned schedules, and minimum costs while meeting or exceeding established standards
• Responsible for evaluation, compliance, and implementation of process improvement projects in order to increase productivity, quality, and safety standards
• Responsible for maintaining excellent quality, sanitation, safety, and production standards

Required Skills
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• ADDITIONAL: Dynamic, hands-on ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented food-processing environment. Must have the ability to make decisions, maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/procedures and to accept constructive criticism.
• SKILLS: Strong knowledge of food plant operations in terms of both productivity and cost drivers. Excellent oral and written communications skills, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage, motivate, and train people. Must have knowledge of applicable safety and quality regulations. Must have computer skills including Excel & Word. Bilingual in both Spanish and English is preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: 5 – 7 years management experience in a production environment, preferably in the food processing industry, involving efficiency improvement/monitoring, and quality management. 3-5 years as a department manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to climb stairs, spend a majority of time standing and walking, and maneuver around an array of equipment. Able to work in a cold (35*), wet and noisy environment.

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexibility to work both a variety of shifts and hours required.

Required Experience
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• BS in Business Management preferred or equivalent experience in Operations Management or Food Manufacturing.

PAY RATE:

• $142,000 - $150,000 Annually

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.