Posted 3 months ago
Director of Operations
AI Summary
Director of Operations for food and beverage manufacturing, coordinating and planning processing operations across three plants, driving continuous improvement, leading plant managers, and ensuring food safety and quality.
About this role
Director of Operations
Foods & Beverages Manufacturing
Director of Operations - $145-165K + Bonus – Food & Beverage Manufacturing – Responsible for coordinating, planning and
executing of the company’s processing operations. Provide overall direction and
guidance of the day-to-day operational activities for 3 plants. Build an
organizational culture of continuous improvement using Six Sigma, Lean, Deming,
etc.; Lead Plant Managers to meet or
exceed operational goals and objectives. Establish and monitor co-worker
performance and developmental goals and objectives, conducting annual
performance appraisals and salary adjustments. Take any necessary action to
prevent food safety and food quality problems.
Qualifications
BS
degree required; MBA or Masters degree preferred - 8+ years of progressive operational and multi-plant managerial
experience in a complex food
and/or beverage manufacturing environment. Food industry, HAACP and SQF experience required - Large and small company experience is
acceptable; The ability
to prioritize, follow through and achieve results; Knowledge
and experience with all OSHA and REI safety regulations. 30-40 % travel between
facilities is required.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills
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