Operations Manager

Rich Products Corporation•Lakeland, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

An Operational Excellence & Start Up Manager - UHT Manufacturing; Lead the operational start-up and integration of a new UHT manufacturing expansion within an existing facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and successful commissioning, production ramp-up, team capability development, and long-term operational excellence. This role will establish operational systems, build high-performing teams, drive performance culture and TPM principles, and position the operation for future growth while serving as a key succession pipeline for broader plant and manufacturing leadership roles.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Food Science, Engineering or related field.
5 years supervisory experience in a food-processing, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization, preferably using computerized manufacturing equipment.
UHT Or Aseptic Experience
Experience with line expansion, Greenfield Projects
Start Up/Ramp Up Experience
TPM/Lean Manufacturing Experience
Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation processes/procedures and HACCP.
Demonstrates understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run-rates, processing times, change-over times, etc.
Demonstrates knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), throughput delivery and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield)
Demonstrates ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor and schedule work.
Demonstrates ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrates mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
Demonstrates ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations.
Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software.
Will be required to perform tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, standing, climbing, reaching, stooping, pulling, pushing, grasping, and balancing as part of production activities out on the floor.
Will be required to see and hear well enough to understand Associates questions and respond to their concerns.
Will be required to work in freezers, near noisy machinery, near confined spaces as part of daily production activities.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements short-term and mid-term business plans for department, and assists in the development of the strategic plan for the plant.
Approves and ensures adherence to production schedules.
Monitors the assignment of staff to ensure that production quotas are met for finished goods inventories.
Oversees operations to ensure that waste and production costs are minimized and there is conformance to safety and quality standards.
Develops, implements and communicates short-term and mid-term (1 - 2 years) business plans for operations, ensuring associates understand the link to the plant's, divisions and the corporation's business plan priorities and understand their role in accomplishing these plans.
Assists in establishing the longer-term strategic plans for the plant.
Develops operating policies and procedures as necessary.
Mentors and motivates associates, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth.
Communicates performance standards to associates, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems.
Ensures all associates have the resources and capabilities to effectively accomplish their responsibilities.
May serve as a member of the plant's Steering Team.
Directs requisitions for maintenance and repair of production equipment, and for machine parts and manufacturing supplies.
Implements improvements in machinery and equipment and in manufacturing methods.
May organize the crews necessary for reconditioning product removed from the freezers, or from production, for reprocessing or repackaging, and ensure these functions are performed in an efficient manner.
Ensures Company standard practices and procedures are followed.
Develops, maintains and reports production-related information regarding yields, efficiencies and labor utilization to management.
Ensures that all GMP and safety standards are in compliance.
Reviews and approves the temporary staffing needs of department for the following day or week, and ensures the necessary staffing arrangements have been implemented.
Participates in weekly General Manufacturing Practices, sanitation and safety inspections throughout the production departments and corrects, or issues work orders to correct, any identified deficiencies.
Follows up on work orders, with the appropriate Associates to ensure expeditious performance of the requested work.
Keeps abreast of latest manufacturing technologies and systems.
Performs other related responsibilities, as needed, to support Rich Products Corporation's business objectives.