Operations Manager
Core
Overseeing daily operations for a 25-person, 24/5 ingredient and flavor plant producing over 13 million pounds annually.
Role type
Operations Manager (Manufacturing Plant)
Builds
Ingredient and flavor products for consumer brands
Domain
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
plant operations management, budget and cost control, team leadership and development, food safety compliance, continuous improvement, process planning, cross-functional coordination, problem resolution, capital planning, change management
Preferred skills
lean and Six Sigma concepts, strategic business acumen, talent development, technical issue resolution
Technologies
lean, Six Sigma
Responsibilities
Manage daily plant operations and production standards; oversee budget, staffing, and capital expenditures; develop and coach direct reports; drive continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives; coordinate manufacturing activities with suppliers and internal functions; resolve operational and technical issues; implement OPEX initiatives; ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC