Sr Operations Leader

Plant Operations ManagerOn-Site RoleCompensation: $108,000 - $125,000ABOUT THE ROLEOur client is seeking an experienced Plant Operations Manager to oversee and direct all aspects of production activities within a food manufacturing facility. This pivotal leadership role is responsible for ensuring maximum operating efficiency, product quality, and strict adherence to safety, quality, and reliability standards. The Plant Operations Manager will develop and mentor operations resource leaders and department managers, implement and control production budgets, and drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company values and high-performance work system principles. The role requires maintaining awareness of industry trends, supporting plant safety processes, optimizing department structures, and fostering effective communication across plant leadership and supervisory staff. The ideal candidate will embody the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, and will be accountable to the Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles. Experience in food manufacturing management and familiarity with lean manufacturing practices are highly desirable.WHAT YOU'LL DOSupervise and direct all planning, coordination, and execution of production activities to ensure maximum efficiency and product qualityDevelop and mentor operations resource leaders and department managers to enhance plant performance and employee engagementMaintain and communicate awareness of industry trends, equipment developments, and customer needs to relevant stakeholdersSupport and participate in plant safety processes, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standardsPrepare, implement, and control production budgets and operating plansAnalyze plant operations to develop and maintain department structures that meet production objectivesAdvance recommendations and implement policies, procedures, techniques, and facility improvements to optimize plant operationsCoordinate responsibilities and foster effective communication with plant leadership and supervisory staff, including maintenance, sanitation, quality control, and the plant officeMaintain close contact with sales and marketing to align production with distribution needs and stay abreast of activities that may affect productionDevelop and implement methods to enable all employees to achieve plant production goalsDevelop department managers and associates to the fullest extent of their ability, while maintaining positive engagementEnsure adherence to Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles and follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet company and regulatory requirementsSupervise and coach direct reports, conduct performance reviews, and provide constructive feedbackEnsure ability to work around ingredients and finished products containing food allergensPromote and embody company core values, including respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safetyPerform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodationWHAT YOU BRINGBachelor's degree in a related field supporting food manufacturing operations7+ years of experience in manufacturing operationsProven leadership abilityThorough knowledge of plant operations and proceduresStrong oral and written communication skillsHighly organized and systematic approachFunctional knowledge of Microsoft OfficeEssential math skillsAbility to comprehend complex oral and written instructionsStrong attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and precisionPrevious experience as superintendent or other mid-level management position in food manufacturing plant (desired)Working knowledge of TPM, initial phasesWorking knowledge of Total Process Control (TPC) or lean manufacturing practices (desired)Ability to work around ingredients and finished products containing food allergensAbility to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodationJ-18808-Ljbffr