Client: Nationally Known Food Manufacturer/Distributer Role: Senior Operations Manager Salary: $150,000-$175,000 with Bonus potential + Benefits Open to relocation for the right candidate Location: Swedesboro, New Jersey
****This position will be in a manufacturing facility and is requiring a candidate within the food/beverage production space or CPG. Responsibilities:
Lead team to deliver and exceed performance metrics in areas of employee safety, food quality, customer satisfaction, production yields, efficiencies, labor costs, production costs with reduction in overall downtime and reduction in waste, production schedule adherence, housekeeping conditions, and continuous employee training
Ensure compliance with all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), regulatory and company policies and inspection audit ready at all times
Drive quality improvements and initiatives through functional team leadership
Oversee the coordination and scheduling of all departments to meet planning demand levels
Review Key Performance Indicator (KPI) statistics and provide weekly reports with detailed commentary, to include action plan for needed remediation
Assists in the annual budget process while monitoring and controlling budget of labor and departmental spend throughout the fiscal year.
Supports and drives plant's Continuous Improvement programs.
Provides and supports employee performance management with recognition, rewards, and resources that are focused on the development, motivation and engagement of all employees
Supports indirect departments to ensure compliance, to include Food Safety & Quality Assurance, Environmental Health & Safety, and Human Resources
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree, or combination of college and equivalent experience
5-7 years manufacturing experience including supervisory experience
Excellent leadership, communications and team building skills
Good presentation skills
Computer literate with proficiency in Excel, Word and SAP inventory applications
Manufacturing experience in CPG, food and beverage
Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as production schedules, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Have the ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or colleagues in organization.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word processing software, Excel spreadsheet software and Outlook email software.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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