Sr. Manager, Operations

Ferrara•Bellwood, IL

52d

About The Position

Want to make an impact?The Senior Production Supervisor is responsible for executing production and logistics plans. The Senior Production Supervisor is responsible for overall operations of the assigned shift, including: warehouse, labor relations, production, site security, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Senior Supervisor is also for responsible for facilitating projects across the plant as needed.Ways you will make a difference• Supervise the execution of production and logistics plans through operators and other hourly labor functions• Participate in the development and implementation of plans and policies to ensure compliance in all areas of responsibility• Serve as end to end support for the processing, packaging, warehouse and maintenance functions in the Operations department• Oversee production lines in accordance with FDA guidelines, GMPs, and HACCP/SQF program guidelines• Resolve problems and mitigate operational issues that result in negative performance• Support Lean Training as directed by Operations Manager• Owns regulatory compliance and food safety process, including: proper sanitary condition, allergen control, pest control, food safety policy, employee safety policies and procedures, and maintaining MCRS sustainability standards• Participate in daily food review• Support and execute relevant projects as needed• Provides plantwide technical expertise, support and facilitation of products and systems• Works with the Continuous Improvement Manager to create procedures, review LEAN activities, develop data systems and data reporting• Ensure adherence to all standard work processes, including LEAN processes. Audits LEAN and Operational Processes• Develop training of LEAN tools and skills. Attends Kaizen sessions within the plant to provide guidance• Improve overall skill levels of Operators and Supervisors through training, leadership, facilitationtroubleshooting and knowledge transfer• Responsible for managing budget of long-term process improvement projects and innovation withe supervision of the Operations Manager• Act as Operations Manager in their absence or as needed

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities
Demonstrated ability to manage complexity
Independent, self-sufficient with a strong sense of urgency
Strong problem solving, negotiating, and decision making skills
Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization
Critical thinking
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred
Minimum 3 years experience
Previous manufacturing experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience working with SAP
Understanding of GMP principles
Process, packing, and mechanical experience strongly preferred
Experience managing people with ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization across work functions internal and external

Nice To Haves

Food experience a plus
TPM experience a plus

Responsibilities

Supervise the execution of production and logistics plans through operators and other hourly labor functions
Participate in the development and implementation of plans and policies to ensure compliance in all areas of responsibility
Serve as end to end support for the processing, packaging, warehouse and maintenance functions in the Operations department
Oversee production lines in accordance with FDA guidelines, GMPs, and HACCP/SQF program guidelines
Resolve problems and mitigate operational issues that result in negative performance
Support Lean Training as directed by Operations Manager
Owns regulatory compliance and food safety process, including: proper sanitary condition, allergen control, pest control, food safety policy, employee safety policies and procedures, and maintaining MCRS sustainability standards
Participate in daily food review
Support and execute relevant projects as needed
Provides plantwide technical expertise, support and facilitation of products and systems
Works with the Continuous Improvement Manager to create procedures, review LEAN activities, develop data systems and data reporting
Ensure adherence to all standard work processes, including LEAN processes. Audits LEAN and Operational Processes
Develop training of LEAN tools and skills. Attends Kaizen sessions within the plant to provide guidance
Improve overall skill levels of Operators and Supervisors through training, leadership, facilitationtroubleshooting and knowledge transfer
Responsible for managing budget of long-term process improvement projects and innovation withe supervision of the Operations Manager
Act as Operations Manager in their absence or as needed