Food Management Search Hiring for 12477 Operations Manager Job at Dakota, IL Full Time

Due to growth and expansion, we are seeking an Operations Manager for our Food & Beverage client. This facility has doubled its growth in the past 7 years and will continue to expand and grow with the leading for the Operations Manager for their 300K Sq. Ft plant in Rockford, IL area The work environment is collaborative and where all team members are encouraged to challenge the processes for the good of the company. The CEO and COO are on the manufacturing floor daily and are very in tuned so they have a pulse on how to drive the business.

The Operations Manager will report to the Director of Operations, and oversees the management and supervision of production, as well as continuously control costs, improve efficiency, and increase productivity. The Operations Manager will have oversight of line(s) personnel while implementing and enforcing policies and procedures, coordinate with leaders from other departments, and interact with upper management.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops, reviews, and implements strategies and actions resulting in continuous improvement in safety, product quality, product delivery, productivity, material utilization, customer service, workforce diversity, quality of work-life, and lower manufacturing costs.
• Participate in the strategic planning process and helps develops long-range plans to meet business profit and growth objectives.
• Provides assistance to the Engineering Department in the selection, layout, and installation of new equipment and the improvement of current equipment in the production area.
• Supports the Quality and technical departments with any audits, including GMP Certifications, SQF, or any customer-specific audits. Ensures and Maintains appropriate files for tracking batch and productivity records
• Lead, motivate, mentor, and develop Production Personnel
• Ensures product integrity in conjunction with the quality department throughout the production process by using HACCP and Quality Control points established and posted on the production floor.

• Bachelor Business/Sciences ideal or will accept work-related experience in lieu of education.
• Minimum 2+ years Supervisory Experience including: employee hiring and retention, performance review, and discipline.
• Ability to achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and employee relations.
• Ability to measure performance to goals and standards, as well as Problem Analysis and Resolution Skills.