Manager, Operations
Core
Leads operations team to establish and deliver expectations across Safety, Quality, Service, Performance, and People objectives for a 24/7 manufacturing plant.
Role type
Manager, Operations (Manufacturing)
Builds
Plant strategies and operational plans for food/beverage production
Domain
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: Corrected to 'physical/clinical work' based on allowed list, but context is manufacturing. The allowed list has 'physical/clinical work'. I will map manufacturing operations to the closest fit or leave blank if none fit perfectly. Actually, looking at the list: 'production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work'. None fit 'manufacturing operations' perfectly. However, 'infrastructure' or 'product features' might be stretches. Let's look at the instruction: 'one of: ...'. I must choose one. 'infrastructure' is often used for physical plant ops in some taxonomies, but 'physical/clinical work' is specific. Let's re-read the role. It's about running a plant. I will select 'infrastructure' as it's the closest to physical plant management among the options, or perhaps the prompt implies these are the ONLY options. I will use 'infrastructure' as it covers plant systems/operations in this constrained list context, or better yet, since the list is fixed, I must pick one. 'infrastructure' is the best fit for plant operations among the choices provided.
Required skills
strategic leadership, continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM), food safety and sanitation standards, production scheduling and inventory control, regulatory compliance (local/state/federal), team coaching and development, cost reduction analysis, cross-functional collaboration, change management, technical mastery of production processes
Preferred skills
experience with SQF quality standards, knowledge of SPC tools, exposure to cutting-edge food processing technology
Technologies
Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, SPC
Responsibilities
Ensure healthy operational reviews and KPIs to reduce injuries, improve quality, and reduce costs; build development plans to improve team capability; lead continuous improvement initiatives promoting Zero Waste and Zero Harm; enforce comprehensive safety management programs; improve product quality levels through food safety and sanitation standards; lead team in assembling and delivering an Annual Operation Plan; lead plant operations to assure conformance to production schedules and inventory control; act as a change agent for continuous improvement culture; ensure facility compliance with regulatory requirements; institute best practices like TPM and Lean; achieve technical mastery of production processes; promote continuous learning of staff.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC
