Operations Manager

Job Title Operations Manager

FLSA Status Exempt

Department Operations

Reports to Title Plant Manager

Position Summary

Manages and oversees all operations activities; ensures that all operations functions are performed in a timely, cost-effective manner consistent with established operations procedures and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the production, administrative, and warehouse activities to meet or exceed established production goals in a cost-effective manner.
• Designs, develop, and implements processes that increase yield and/or improve quality for all manufacturing.
• Performs workflow analysis and develops methods for the production team.
• Coordinates with managers and supervisors to establish production and quality control standards.
• Coordinates with the customer service manager to resolve all operational customer complaints.
• Develops, implements, and maintains processes, procedures, and programs to improve the safety, productivity, and profitability of the operation.
• Implements and maintains DOT/OSHA and company programs and standards.
• Ensures that employees and managers have the required safety training and are consistently working in a safe manner; develops and implements safety programs to reduce accidents and injuries.
• Coordinates with managers to address organizational needs, equipment utilization and maintenance.
• Provides leadership, communication, and coaching to employees; cultivates a motivated employee environment of trust, teamwork, accountability, self-confidence, and business ownership.
• Ensures that operational supplies are always on hand and available.
• Ensures that warehouse operations comply with federal, state, local, and/or company policies and regulations.
• Prepares all required reports and correspondence.
• Develops, implements, and monitors department budget; manages expenses within approved budget constraints.
• Identifies, documents, and implements opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Keeps up to date on the overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Carries supervisory responsibilities per the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in a related field or equivalent preferred.
• Two to four years of related experience or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Ability to understand all safety requirements and cautions

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is performed in a manufacturing and office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Must be able to lift 50lb and must have knowledge of computers and be proficient in Word and Excel.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Wear required safety equipment when on shop floor. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Fair Oaks Foods assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices, which include all aspects of employment, such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to "legally protected categories" such as: race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.