Operations manager

The Operations Manager is responsible for managing and providing strategic guidance to operations Team Leaders. This position is also accountable for developing and adhering to the annual production budget, participating in new product development and planning, attending and participating in various organizational meetings. The Operations Manager is also responsible for supervision of all direct and indirect reports in a way that is beneficial to all associates and helps to establish and maintain a positive relationship with them.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with associates with a focus on providing personal development and work related performance feedback
• Monitoring daily operation schedules for all departments for accuracy and ensuring daily operational goals are realized
• Perform a daily walk through all areas of the operations facility
• Provide strategic guidance to the organization through participation in meetings
• Track key performance indicators of operations including quality, service, safety and cost. Share operations goals and guidelines for achieving the goals with facility leadership
• Must be open to receiving performance feedback and be able to react to the feedback in a positive manner
• Participate in new product development and planning by researching the cost and ability of producing the product
• Communicate new product production plans to Team Leaders and participate in implementation of the new product’s production
• Develop operations annual budget by analyzing spending and allocation of resources; and taking into consideration the feedback that has been received from Team Leaders
• Adhere to the approved operations annual budget and provide budget updates and adjustments as requested to Vice President

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications:

Bachelors degree required; preference for degrees in Industrial Engineering and Food Science

Experience:

Must have a minimum of ten years’ experience in a production facility; preferably in a food facility. Prefer experience in the flour milling, spice blending, or frozen food industry

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Proficient computer skills in spreadsheets; data bases and word processing
• Excellent technical knowledge of equipment, products and processes
• Self motivated, results orientated and excellent personal skills
• Strong background in HAACP; safety; GMP; and AIB
• Must have a hands-on work ethic
• Bilingual preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervisory responsibilities include monitoring the performance of operations Team Leaders as well as the overall performance operations of all operations associates. These responsibilities include making final decisions on staffing needs; disciplinary actions; development and evaluation of work objectives and their effectiveness; and realigning operations work and associate’s assignments as necessary.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

Work involves daily exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and/or noise. Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks, such as working around mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards. Position requires the ability to stand; sit at a desk; walking around office and plant; lifting and carrying packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; and reaching, kneeling, crawling and twisting to inspect equipment. Also requires the ability to see; hear; and communicate by utilizing professional etiquette with all levels of associates and with external vendors. Personal protective equipment, as defined by C.H. Guenther and Son, will be provided.

Expectations:

Must be willing to relocate to support business needs. Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values. At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. The salary range for this role is: $112,500.00 - $180,000.00 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location. C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds. We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com. C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers. Click here for more information regarding E-verify. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required. AA/EEO/Drug-Free Employer