Operations Manager

Harvest Hill Beverage Company•Atlanta, GA

11h

About The Position

The Operations Manager will report directly to the Plant Manager and be responsible for working with the Plant Production and Technical teams to drive operational improvements. This is an Exempt position. Activities will include coaching & developing frontline leaders and employees, improving line efficiencies, reducing material & yield losses, and improving equipment reliability. The individual needs to be able to manage a budget and meet or exceed cost-per-case objectives. This is a great opportunity for an experienced production manager to work with a Plant and Corporate leadership team focused on operational excellence and strong cost management. The successful candidate will have strong mechanical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, be self-motivated and data-driven, have a strong desire to succeed, and be capable of leading in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree required; Concentration in business, engineering, or operations management preferred
5+ years of experience in manufacturing. Preferably, food/beverage manufacturing experience
Preferably 2-3 years of continuous improvement (CI), or similar experience in a manufacturing environment.
1-2 years of experience implementing lean manufacturing/continuous improvement preferred
Lean knowledge and experience: green belt certification preferred
1-2 years of experience, knowledge, and capability in TPM
Project management experience with a proven ability to establish a clear tracking and reporting system (i.e., on Excel, Minitab, MS Project, etc.)
Strong computer skills: including Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience with databases and data analysis
Experience with statistical software (Excel, Minitab)
Process knowledge with an understanding of customer requirements and basic business practices
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to drive improvements across multiple shifts
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities
Must be able to drive results and work independently and effectively in a team setting

Responsibilities

Work with operations and the technical group to identify productivity improvements that impact: quality, cost, performance, and preventive and predictive maintenance
Build people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly and salaried personnel
Partner with the site Human Resources leader to ensure fair and consistent administration of all policies, work rules, and processes
Develop a team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
Deliver effective change leadership to drive business changes while minimizing people's impact
Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist the team in solving operational issues
Motivate team members to achieve plan goals
Identify and coordinate operational improvements necessary to deliver the site's annual operating plan (AOP). Ensure cost performance gaps are identified, action plans are developed, and resources are properly allocated
Plan and manage department budget
Optimize operational efficiencies to support production, warehouse, and shipping of products
Track operational output measures (i.e. efficiency, yield loss, product quality, inventory accuracy, transactional accuracy), anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of financial targets
Follow the escalation process to address and respond to abnormalities. Notify the team and orchestrate a plan for potential outages that affect the entire operation
Flex production plans on a shift-by-shift basis to prevent service issues and operational inefficiencies
Partner with corporate and site planning groups to optimize production scheduling. Analyze the forecast to determine future production and downtime needs
Optimize ingredient and packaging material used to minimize scrap loss
Build strong relationships with the leadership, technical, and operations teams to effectively drive process improvements
Comply with all Sunny Delight Beverages policies and procedures
Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as required
Ensure team compliance with all safety policies and procedures
Maintain product quality and sanitation standards