C2507 – Operations Manager

The Bama Companies•Tulsa, OK

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager is part of the leadership team at a manufacturing facility, responsible and accountable for the Production Department at the Bama Companies, Inc., in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This position drives production strategy, focus, and alignment supporting Bama's Key Strategic Intentions. The Operations Manager is a change agent, reporting to the Plant Manager. The position is responsible and accountable for leadership of Production Supervisors, Operations Coordinators and Production Team Members. They understand the Bama Manufacturing Systems and champion Quality/Safety/Continuous Improvement/Smart Fun Financial Growth to employees, customers and the rest of the Management Team. They oversee the application of policies and rules within the Department. They will be a strong resource for production related aspects. The Operations Manager is a role model for EQ within Bama, supporting Emotional Quotient initiatives and delivers "employees feeling wildly important."

Requirements

BS Degree in Science, Business or related discipline and/or 5 years of related experience with increasing responsibilities within a food manufacturing facility
3-7 years in a management role, with demonstrated excellence in management & organizational duties
Understanding of safety requirements
Understanding of Quality Management Systems
Understanding of Statistics and application toward problem solving, process capability, on line control and interpretation of data
Possess and demonstrate passion for the job, the role, and the company
Passionate about our industry and the role we play within the industry
Demonstrate the ability to solve problems
Encourage a win/win team environment where everyone is heard equally
Available to travel to customer locations when necessary
A passion that fuels engagement within and beyond departmental lines
Self-motivated, driven and requires little supervision
Interact with Operations teams, and visit Bama's facilities on a regular basis
Promote, embrace and celebrate diversity and champion diversity initiatives
Possess the appropriate educational experience or job related experience to perform the role
Student of Heart Led Leadership
Respected by peers and respects others
Plans in the open, and invites others to respectfully disagree
Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.

Responsibilities

Drives production strategy, focus, and alignment supporting Bama's Key Strategic Intentions.
Provides leadership of Production Supervisors, Operations Coordinators and Production Team Members.
Champions Quality/Safety/Continuous Improvement/Smart Fun Financial Growth to employees, customers and the rest of the Management Team.
Oversees the application of policies and rules within the Department.
Acts as a strong resource for production related aspects.
Supports Emotional Quotient initiatives and delivers "employees feeling wildly important."
Provides leadership in strategic planning and prioritization.
Communicates effectively in verbal and written form.
Addresses issues within the confines of Bama's philosophies and its mission.
Deploys the tenants of Bama's culture of caring and accountability.
Works collaboratively and effectively with others.
Leads, supervises and motivates team.
Presents to various levels within the organization with clarity and direction.
Influences change through effective communication and direction.