Director Operations

F&S PRODUCE WEST LLC•Clackamas, OR

14d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Director of Operations, they are responsible for maximizing efficiency and continuous improvement of a fast- paced fresh food manufacturing location. Responsible for employee life cycle, production, quality products, food safety compliance, process improvement and client satisfaction related to operations. Communicates and supports company vision and goals. Maintains the highest standards of legislative, compliance, and meets company specifications. Provides site oversite, direction, training, and motivation to team members, using recognition, constructive feedback, and other rewards with appropriate discretion. Ensures quality specifications, health, and safety standards. Ensures preventive maintenance and repair of machinery, chemicals, tools, and sanitation are in accordance with company policies and are properly documented. Directs a team of Managers and Supervisors to achieve goals and targets.

Requirements

A degree or certificates in Business, Food Safety, Culinary Arts, Procurement/Buying,
A Minimum (5) years experience in a production supervisor or management role, preferable in a chilled food manufacturing environment, within a fast paced business.
Ability to apply common math formula’s in all units of measure for reporting
Experience working in a food manufacturing environment applying common processes, procedures, and equipment or Produce/Fruit related operational or fields experience, with a good understanding of produce seasonality
1 year or more experience applying HACCP and enforcing routine Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and in a food environment is essential.
Experience working in a continuous improvement environment and demonstrated delivery through change.
Proficient computer skills and experience using Microsoft Suite applications to include Excel and Excellent analytical skills
Ability to lead a team of Supervisors and team members with positive results and outcomes
Excellent communicator, verbally and in writing
Excellent organizational skills with the ability and initiative to multi-task throughout the day
Good understanding of all continuous improvement production techniques.
Demonstrated ability to be a team player
Ability to motivate others to work routine and monotonous processes and stand for extended periods of time
Ability to work in a cold / damp environment and stand for extended periods
Must have a good understanding of English, bilingual (Spanish) speaking skills are helpful

Nice To Haves

Certified in HACCP, Food Handling or other related training or education is preferred.
Knowledge of large-scale food business start-up is helpful
Trained in OSHA requirements or expectations, HACCP, First Aid/CPR, and Food Hygiene

Responsibilities

Manages a team of subordinate Managers and Supervisors to meet fresh food production sales orders.
Routinely involves critical thinking and strategizing outcomes and resolutions.
Oversees production, maintenance, buyers, warehouse, transportation, and sanitation operations on multiple shifts to ensure efficient and timely manufacture of quality products.
Manages a team of Managers and Supervisors to achieve operational vision and goals in an efficient manner.
Provides leadership to the management team and sets expectations to ensure that the mission and core values of the company are put into practice.
Fosters a success-oriented accountable environment within the company.
Responsible for all aspects and objectives of business success through strategic and operational planning, P&L for the site, compliance, and support services related to the manufacturing site.
Has a good understanding of the root causes of poor performance.
Actively coaches, trains and develops team in understanding the root cause of poor KPI delivery, employee and team performance, and the implementation of Process Control methods to consistently sustain positive KPI's.
Present and report site results, KPI’s, shortages, materials, waste, staffing, energy, pending workorders, etc.
Understands KPI's and is experienced in the use of measurement tools, analyzing data, and implementing corrective actions to drive results.
Team is expected to consistently meets targets.
Responsible for driving culinary excellence including continuous improvement, safety, production optimization, guiding and leading differentiated development, production, and financial outcomes to meet budget targets and stakeholder expectations.
Manages site contractors and Agency obligations for compliance and completion to specifications.
Ensuring that all food safety, USDA, and QA related activities are carried out in compliance with local, state, and Federal regulations and laws governing business operations.
Lead initiatives and employee engagement to foster a safe, collaborative, and team-oriented culture.
Responsible for the supervision, planning, organizing, and directing of production activities and employee placement/training/development.
Schedules staff based upon production demand.
Works closely with the Operations Manager to ensure that production goals are met, including efficiency, hours, and safety.
Exercise Process Controls for efficiencies.
Ensure the team understands process control programs and consistently completes start-up and process control reports.
Actively trains, coaches and develops team production expectations, quality specifications, line balancing, waste, changeovers, and start up processes and reporting.
Ensure team delivers daily huddles to review what worked well, safey, process control measures, events and activities to set employee expectations.
Ensures related paperwork is completed in a timely manner.
Monitors team for daily start-up, daily process and reviews daily results to identify improvement opportunities.
Ensures team generally works within all process control guidelines.
Has a good understanding of HACCP, Food Safety, GMP’s and Sanitation requirements in a food factory.
Promotes team member Food Safety and GMP compliance.
Ensures that all scheduled trials are performed.
Actively involves themselves during the trials and helps the team plan the most effective way to Launch new products.
Maintains sufficient inventory of raw product and packaging to meet production needs.
Ensure team rotate stock as required.
Ensures that all equipment is in safe operating condition.
Ensures that any issues are addressed, work orders are completed and corrected in a timely manner.
Ensure team understands SOP's for equipment in their area.
Eliminates daily barriers and monitors KPI's throughout the shift.
Demonstrates good leadership practices, coach employees for improvements, evaluates performance, skills and knowledge, schedules employee training, prepares and delivers disciplinary action and recommends discharge actions as needed.
Builds trust & respect. Diffuses conflict.
Promotes and supports a Safety Culture and advocates for team to work in a safe manner.
Ensure timely reporting of injuries or near-miss accidents in a timely manner.
Takes immediate corrective actions when witnessing an unsafe practice.
Perform other duties as needed.