Operations Manager

Company: Gables Search Group
Location: Columbia
Posted on: July 19, 2021

Job Description:

Operations Manager – Foods

• Global foods manufacturer recently promoted their Operations Manager and is looking to hire the next Operations Manager to be promoted in 12-18 months  
• The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all of operations including: managing, planning, directing, and coordinating the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing, maintenance, and quality
• To be considered this person must have foods, packaging or consumer products manufacturing experience and must have the capability to be promoted to a plant manager in 1-2 years 
• Company has been in business for 75 years with sales around $10 billion.
• They offer fantastic benefits and are big believers in continuous improvement and upper ward mobility
• Full relocation assistance will be provided
• Sponsorship and visa transfers are not available 

Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise and manage 10 direct reports and up 225 indirect employees across several departments and a 3 shift operation
• Strategic involvement with leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma and similar principles
• Establish a culture of engagement and set the strategic direction for the team.
• Monitor, exceed, and maintain production standards for efficiencies, material waste and quality.
• Ensure employee productivity, facility safety, and maintenance activities while working in conjunction with other managers and supervisors

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree required; ideally in engineering, Operations, Management or leadership; MBA, Masters, Six-Sigma certified and or PMP certifications are preferred 
• 10+ years of foods, cpg or packaging manufacturing experience
• Must have experience managing managers in a manufacturing setting  
• Must have experience leading CI initiatives and turning around a struggling operation 
• Military veterans are a plus
• Must be capable of problem solving, multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment

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