Operations Manager

Hawkins HR Consulting, LLC•Portland, ME

19d•$155,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

Do you have a desire to lead from the front and make a huge impact in a well-established company? We are looking for Operations Manager candidates who possess a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and the demonstrated ability to drive change on all levels. This position will be responsible for setting the tone, driving business decisions based on lean principles and modern manufacturing problem solving tools. The Operations Manager is based at our client's 24/7 production facility with ~250 non-union team members in the Greater Portland, Maine Area. Job summary: This role is a member of the senior staff and operates as the right hand for the Site Manager. With 2 direct and approximately 145 indirect reports, the Operations Manager is a hands-on opportunity that will continue to move the needle in the right direction through a focus on team member relations, leadership development and creating strong business cases for process improvement Exemplary safety culture and accountability are top priorities while achieving quality, production and financial goals. Continuous improvement education and implementation are core to success in this role.

Requirements

Technical or business-related bachelor’s degree required
3+ years at a Plant Manager, Assistant Plant Manager or Operations Manager level in a medium to large scale manufacturing setting
Must have experience in food or beverage manufacturing
Ability to positively influence at all levels
Strong desire to be present, involved and interacting with supervisors and team members
Use lean principles to drive efficiencies and meet profit goals
Experience building and successfully executing strategic plans