Operations Lead
Core
Lead manufacturing operations at a food ingredient facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production across Wet Process, Drying, Packaging, Utilities, Maintenance, and Production Planning.
Role type
Senior IC Operations Lead (Manufacturing)
Builds
Food ingredient products (chocolate, pet food, paper, snacks) for global consumers
Domain
Food manufacturing / Process engineering
Required skills
Manufacturing operations leadership, Safety and environmental management, Lean Six Sigma, Budget and cost control, Team development, GMP compliance, Capital planning, Data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
Chemical Engineering degree, Food/chemical/pharmaceutical industry experience, Process improvement methodologies
Technologies
Lean, Six Sigma, GMP systems
Responsibilities
Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production performance; Drive best-in-class safety and environmental management systems; Manage plant operations to achieve production goals, budgets, quality standards, and GMP requirements; Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies; Manage plant cost performance and develop systems that support data-driven decision making; Develop, coach, and lead high-performing teams through talent development, succession planning, employee engagement, and performance management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC