Operations Manager Jobs

Your Opportunity as the Operations Manager

Oversee Operations and function as a member of site leadership team. They will ensure standardization across the operating departments and lead targeted initiatives to drive improvement across the site. Responsible for leadership development of roles within Operations, including Technical Managers, Area Leaders, Process Engineers, and Team Leaders. This role is responsible for driving efficiency and systemic improvement through ownership of the Autonomous Maintenance pillar. This role is a key supporter of the Leadership and Commitment key element programs within HSE and Quality.

Location: Sahale Snacks - Tukwila, Washington

Report To: Plant Manager

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site

• Effectively manage the Operations Budget
• Identify and eliminate losses from the operation; lead in solving issues to cause and implement improvements; utilize critical thinking tools
• Coordinate activities to increase Autonomous Maintenance knowledge and improve operations measures
• Responsible for all production of Sahale Snacks
• Responsible for meeting Quality, Safety, Reliability, Delivery, Organization Capability, Sustainability and Cost Targets for plant operations
• Ensure that essential business information is clearly communicated and understood by all Operations Team Members
• Champion employee training, including digital, on-the-job, and classroom style
• Coach the management of capital projects to improve Operations measures in the areas of capacity growth, production efficiencies, Quality, and Safety
• Ability to work with all business functions to ensure all production needs are met
• All other duties as assigned
• Salary range = $105K – $165K
• Develop capability and leadership characteristics of plant leadership team

• Demonstrated experience in building high-performance work cultures and systems
• Previous experience managing or supervising both salaried and hourly employees
• Bachelor’s Degree required; an Engineering or Technical Degree is preferred
• At least seven years of manufacturing experience

• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in building high-performance work cultures and systems
• Good problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of GMP, PC, OSHA, FDA, and WSDA regulations strongly preferred
• Previous experience managing or supervising both salaried and hourly employees
• Computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and willingness to learn other programs
• Ability to lead, teach, and coach others
• Takes initiative and develops plans and recommendations for business solutions
• Has directed and managed vendors and capital projects
• Able to flow to the work and have the agility to reset priorities on short notice