Manager - Operations

CONA Services•College Park, GA

About The Position

The Manager - Operations is responsible for direction and leadership of the Production Department, Raw Materials Inventory/Procurement Department, Full Goods Inventory Department, and Production Scheduling Department and influences the leadership and direction of the production support departments of Quality Assurance, Maintenance and Warehousing in an effort to make the highest quality products safely and at the lowest possible cost.What your day will look like: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the UNITED policies and applicable laws Interview, hire, and train associates Plan, assign, and direct work Appraise performance Address complaints and resolve problems Builds positive associate morale Directs each Shift Operations Manager and/or line supervisor to help identify any opportunities that will improve productivity, yields, safety, and other operational aspects Collaborates with Maintenance Manager/Supervisor to ensure maintenance goals are met Ensures through direct and collaborative efforts with the Quality Assurance Manager/Supervisor that all quality standards are maintained and no deviation from any Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) or quality processes that may compromise production Directs the efforts of the Raw Materials Inventory/Procurement, Full Goods Inventory, and Production Scheduling departments to ensure adequate supply at minimal levels and loss Ensures all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) audits are performed, and issues are corrected in a timely manner Lead the daily cross functional team meetings and ensure all issues or opportunities are addressed through appropriate corrective actions involving production and all supporting departments Ensures all production administrative duties are maintained and all paperwork and documentation is accurate and timely Ensures all required associate training is performed on time and documentation is maintained Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

Requirements

Minimum age 18 years old
Valid driver’s license required and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
Ability to read, write and speak English
Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Proven ability to coach and manage needs and concerns of multiple associates
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or 2 to 4 year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required
Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), International Standards Organization (ISO), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
Proven problem-solving and negotiation skills
Effective analytical and communication skills
Ability to work with all functional team members

Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the UNITED policies and applicable laws
Interview, hire, and train associates
Plan, assign, and direct work
Appraise performance
Address complaints and resolve problems
Builds positive associate morale
Directs each Shift Operations Manager and/or line supervisor to help identify any opportunities that will improve productivity, yields, safety, and other operational aspects
Collaborates with Maintenance Manager/Supervisor to ensure maintenance goals are met
Ensures through direct and collaborative efforts with the Quality Assurance Manager/Supervisor that all quality standards are maintained and no deviation from any Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) or quality processes that may compromise production
Directs the efforts of the Raw Materials Inventory/Procurement, Full Goods Inventory, and Production Scheduling departments to ensure adequate supply at minimal levels and loss
Ensures all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) audits are performed, and issues are corrected in a timely manner
Lead the daily cross functional team meetings and ensure all issues or opportunities are addressed through appropriate corrective actions involving production and all supporting departments
Ensures all production administrative duties are maintained and all paperwork and documentation is accurate and timely
Ensures all required associate training is performed on time and documentation is maintained
Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

Benefits

Two weeks paid vacation within first year
Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
Dental, vision, flex spending
Employee Assistance Program
Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
Paid maternity & paternity leave
Paid holiday & sick time
401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
Competitive Compensation
Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition – ask your Recruiter for details