Operations Manager

Makers Pride • Front Royal, VA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager is responsible for all phases of plant manufacturing and the activities needed to safely produce quality products while efficiently using labor and materials on scheduled shifts and production lines. This role oversees production from raw-material processing through finished-product packaging, with attention to quality, safety, cost, schedule, and customer and company standards.

The position leads employees and production operations, plans and schedules work, monitors operating performance, and addresses manufacturing and maintenance issues. The manager also supports employee development, continuous operational effectiveness, and compliance with applicable regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices, and company policies.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of multi-shift salaried leadership experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• At least 10 years of overall hourly or salaried leadership experience.
• Experience in a food, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading a multi-shift organization.
• Knowledge of procurement, products, and production processes.
• Knowledge and experience with SAP or another large ERP system.
• Thorough understanding of food safety and quality.
• Well-developed influence and leadership skills; experience in conflict resolution; ability to prioritize work according to short- and long-term objectives; ability to analyze and present data to multiple organizational levels; project management skills; and experience leading strategic-goal development and implementation and budget/cost control.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; work in a fast-paced environment and make sound decisions; communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions and report problems; read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule instructions; present information effectively to employees, management, and public groups; and perform basic arithmetic and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite and SAP or another large ERP system.
• Ability to work well with others in stressful situations, meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities and tasks, receive new ideas and constructive criticism, maintain harmonious working relationships with management at all levels, and communicate effectively with employees and management.
• Ability to use hands and fingers; reach throughout a shift; see, hear, talk, and distinguish colors; and perform repetitive tasks requiring hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull items up to 2,600 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to walk through a 250,000-square-foot plant; climb steps; repetitively reach overhead, under, and across; bend, stoop, and twist; crawl under equipment; and stand for eight hours per shift.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per week and in variable temperatures and weather conditions, wet and humid areas, and light-to-moderate noise where hearing protection is required; may work near moving mechanical parts and be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing experience is described as ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in accordance with organizational policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving issues.
• Oversee the conversion of raw materials into finished products through mixing, baking, and packaging, minimizing waste and labor costs.
• Control raw-material formula consistency and monitor proper rotation of dough, meal, and raw materials.
• Maintain a 5S environment.
• Schedule, maintain, and approve production.
• Ensure compliance with customer service and company standards.
• Review production orders and schedules to plan department operations based on product types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates.
• Plan production operations and establish manufacturing priorities and sequences.
• Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Train, develop, and evaluate employees to meet future needs.
• Attend meetings and make presentations as needed.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Comply with applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations and company rules, regulations, and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• Dental benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) beginning on the first day of employment.
• Wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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