Operations Manager - 2nd Shift

OSI Group•Town of Koshkonong, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager is responsible for managing production operations at the facility level to achieve established goals and objectives related to quality, team member engagement, price, safety, efficiency, and customer requirements. This role manages and performance-manages a team, supervises 1–5 employees, and coordinates across Operations, Quality, Safety, Human Resources, and Maintenance. The position is based in a manufacturing plant and office environment, requires 10% domestic travel, and may involve physical activity and exposure to noise, extreme temperatures, and powered equipment.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with employees at all levels of the organization.
Ability to manage multiple priorities using effective organizational skills and judgment in an environment with frequently changing circumstances.
Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, which may include lifting up to 50 pounds; bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching or reaching; using hands or fingers; and standing or walking for more than four hours.

Nice To Haves

5–10 years of experience in a related field.
Experience supervising and managing departments and individuals involved in food processing.
BA/BS degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Establish production department objectives for quality, safety, productivity, and cost, while pursuing continuous improvement.
Develop methods to monitor and measure department activity, production efficiency, manufacturing variances, material waste, labor expense, inventory accuracy, and KPI attainment.
Provide reporting managers with information, training, direction, guidance, and resources to achieve individual, department, and company objectives; monitor progress and provide corrective action or redirection as needed.
Ensure operational compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements covering safety, employment, quality, work rules, good manufacturing practices, hazard analysis and critical control points, and other established requirements.
Participate in developing and implementing new manufacturing processes, products, and systems by contributing production knowledge and recommendations.
Work with current, new, and potential customers during presentations, tours, and reviews, providing production operations expertise.
Develop, implement, and maintain operational policies and procedures that support objectives.
Coordinate activities across Operations, Quality, Safety, Human Resources, and Maintenance to address issues and achieve facility objectives.
Understand and apply appropriate safety procedures through education, training, protective equipment where applicable, and compliance with safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Manage a team, including hiring and performance management, and lead or supervise 1–5 employees.