CPA Food Recruitment Hiring for Operations Manager Job at Chicago, IL Full Time

Our client is a leading food manufacturing company that is looking to bring on board a talented Operations Manager for their facility in the Chicago area. In this exciting position, you will take a lead role in the overall management of an expanding and emerging company in all areas of operation such as: production, safety, quality, and productivity. This is a great opportunity to be a key stakeholder in a growing company that invests in its employees.
Please note this is an onsite position, there is no remote capability.

What we are looking for you to do:

• Accountability for the general production operation and efficiencies of industrial packaging and warehousing operations.
• Actively participate in operating budgets and subsequently ensuring budgeted numbers are attained or exceeded.
• Create and implement an operations strategy that focuses on increasing facility capacity, lowers costs and achieves high customer service levels.
• Execute corporate capital plans by working collaboratively across the organization to complete projects on time and on budget.
• Provide leadership for all aspects of operations including employee health, safety and training, food safety, facility defense, product quality, production effectiveness, cost control and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all goals and objectives are met including the measurement of key performance indicators.
• Provide accurate planning schedules and reports.
• Ensure company policy and departmental Standard Operating Procedures, forms and work aids are developed, implemented, enforced and reviewed.
• Implement strategic plans to advance the company’s mission and objectives to promote sales and profitability growth.
• Provide direction to staff regarding assigned tasks and performance expectations through the use of clear job descriptions, regular performance conversations, coaching, team meetings and business reviews.
• Conduct spot investigations/ audits and regular inspections to ensure all work is performed safely.
• Ensure finished product meets and exceeds established quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of plant management experience required.
• 5+ years food manufacturing experience required.
• Continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, kaizen and/or six sigma required.

What we will offer:

• An attractive salary, healthcare, bonus, 401k and potential for career progression!
• An amazing opportunity to grow your career with a leading food company.

If you are someone that is ideal for this position and have a passion to be part of a high potential food company please submit your resume in Microsoft Word format – and don’t forget to include your accomplishments and achievements on your resume!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• food manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
• plant management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location