Operations Manager

Key responsibilities include:

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Be a leadership role model living Barry Callebaut values and practicing servant leadership
• Direct and manage plant operations for Production and Sanitation.
• Adhere to and promote GMPs and all other food safety requirements.
• Lead and own the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Pillar
• Lead, direct, and control the day-to-day operational activities of the factory to achieve the quality, operational and financial objectives on short and medium-term in line with the overall master plan.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production as well as quality standards.
• Support the definition and execution of the budget; monitor the cost and effectiveness of production activities to optimize resources, prioritize spending, and achieve volume, quality, and manufacturing standards.
• Direct and monitor Cell Leads to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan. Act as a liaison between department managers, as well as executive department managers to inform personnel of decisions, policies, and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes, and results.
• Manage the infrastructure and assets of the operations areas and ensure the factory remains under hygienic conditions
• Work effectively and relate well with others. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others, working to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Identify, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data. Direct the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of production standards.
• Take corrective actions when necessary, in accordance with company policies, as well as complying with current federal, state, and local regulations.
• This is a 24/7 facility. Candidates must have open availability and be able to work all shifts, including evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays as per the business needs.

About you:

• BA/BS in industrial, mechanical, or business administration.
• 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing management, preferably in process-orientated operations and/or related industry. A minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a significant segment of a large manufacturer or the entire operation of a smaller manufacturer.
• IWS/TPM Methodology with experience in Autonomous Maintenance, preferred
• Strong technical background supporting continuous improvement work environment
• Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required
• Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
• Proven business and people management skills
• Detailed knowledge of plant and manufacturing functional disciplines
• Change Manager seeking Continuous improvement through lean principles and people capabilities development
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of latest quality and safety laws / regulations
• Can prove strong focus on procedures (standardizing)
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge in MS Office Suite, SAP Systems and other applications used in manufacturing e.g. scheduling, CMMS, MES, etc.

Compensation- Up to $180k base with Dental, Vision and Medical. Relocation Assistance Provided