Operations Manager - Aseptic

Niagara Bottling•Temple, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing daily operations of the Aseptic Production Area; ensuring the area meets established safety, quality, and production goals in compliance with all applicable legal and food safety requirements from raw material receiving, through blending & batching to the UHT, Aseptic Tanks, Aseptic Filler and packaging.

Requirements

6 Years – Experience in Aseptic Field or similar manufacturing environment
6 Years – Experience in Position
4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
Understanding of aseptic production processes and controls
Food processing experience in an aseptic manufacturing environment
Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge of the aseptic process
experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Nice To Haves

10+ Years– Experience in Aseptic Field or similar manufacturing environment
10+ Years – Experience working in Position
6 Years – Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Responsibilities

Manages and directs activities of the aseptic production department, ensuring product adheres to Niagara’s standard of safety, quality, and throughput while maintaining proper operating aseptic techniques and procedures.
Collaborates with the planning department to create production schedules that meet both internal and external needs. Establishes and adjusts work procedures and schedules to meet production plan.
Ensures team members follow all SSOP’s in compliance with aseptic principles, and, adhere to all requirements to protect the sterility & integrity of the process and product.
Ensures all team members are trained and work in compliance with all applicable standard aseptic work practices, regulatory requirements, GMP’s, HACCP and SQF expectations.
Maintain quality standards of all products to ensure food safety and quality which meets the expected shelf life.
Maintains effective working relationships with team members through open communication, visibility, and involvement to promote a positive working environment that maximizes safety, employee engagement, productivity, and throughput.
Provides direction to supervisors on team member coaching and development, employment decisions, and resolving issues through conflict resolution. Hires, trains, coaches and reviews performance of team members. Partners with Human Resources for recruitment, corrective actions, and terminations.
Collaborates with the Maintenance Department leadership to plan preventative maintenance on the production lines.
Analyzes and submits reports for production numbers, downtime, attendance, overtime and quality checks to the Plant Director.
Collaborates with the Plant Director and Planning Department to develop the Production Department budget and forecast.
Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product, and to reduce raw material/product shrink.
Develops capital equipment justification for machine upgrades and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times.
Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department personnel.
Interfaces with multiple departments within in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
Collaborates with plant leadership to champion a world-class safety culture.
Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Abides by Niagara’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Food Safety Standards at all times.
Collaborates with raw material planners to ensure correct inventories based on production schedules. Escalates supplier quality issues to prevent customer shortages.
Partners with the Quality Department to prevent and resolve Non-Conforming Finished Goods and Non-Conforming Raw Materials.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Benefits

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities