Operations / Facilities Manager

Join Our Team as an Operations / Facilities Manager

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the food manufacturing industry?  Do you have a passion for ensuring operational efficiency and facility maintenance?  If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!  Join our team and become an integral part of our dedicated and skilled group of professionals.

Job Description:    

• Operational Leadership: Oversee all aspects of the manufacturing process, ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and production standards.

• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop our team of production staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

• Process Improvement: Implement and manage continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.

• Production Planning: Initially implement production schedules to meet customer demands, with the potential to develop these schedules over time.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure all products meet regulatory safety and quality standards through ongoing monitoring, with assistance/direction from the D.I. Quality Assurance team.

• Facilities Management: Oversee the existing maintenance program for all equipment to ensure reliability and minimize downtime.  Oversee and coordinate the maintenance and repair of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.) to ensure optimal functioning.  Evaluate and enhance the preventive maintenance schedules as needed for optimal performance.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as Customer Service, Quality Control, Purchasing, and Sales to align objectives and drive operational success.

• Health and Safety: Promote a culture of safety within the facility, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations and GMPs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations and maintenance management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Electrical knowledge is not required, but is a strong plus.