Operations Manager - Aseptic

Niagara Water • Temple, TX

20h • 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
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related vocational studies

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
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related vocational studies

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

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager