Operations Manager

Responsibilities

include:
Report to the Plant Manager and
serve as a key member of the leadership team in a large bottling and
distribution facility
Partner cross functionally with
Planning, Quality, Container Manufacturing, Maintenance and the Warehouse
to maximize efficiencies and output of high-quality product in a safe
manner
Lead the execution of cultural
changes and activities needed to support Nestle Continuous Excellence
(NCE) and the pursuit of TPM
Coach, mentor and develop
leaders and assess and create plans to grow the skills and
competencies of frontline employees to meet current and future
business requirements
Ensure that planned efficiency
and production numbers are attained or exceeded to ensure customer demand
can be fulfilled on time
Monitor and track planned DH
(downtime) hours and partner with Quality and Maintenance to minimize DH
yet maximize the strategic use of DH
Ensure the first pass quality
goals and preventative maintenance of lines is completed to standard
Ensure complete compliance to
prescribed Safety, Quality and HR policies, including GMPs, FSMS
requirement
Facilitate the use of continuous
improvement methodologies and projects to improve and streamline
production processes
Participate in projects
including workforce planning, budgeting, new product launches, equipment
installs or upgrades
Participate in audit activities
and ongoing efforts to ensure compliance to internal and external
standards, including ISO/NQMS/NESTEC
Provide periodic weekend
coverage as a member of the leadership team in the facility

Key qualifications include:
Bachelor’s degree in related field; masters preferred

Ten or more years of production experience within manufacturing with five or more years of experience in a team leadership capacity

Prior experience in the consumer products industry or food and beverage with familiarity with quality and hygiene regulation desired

Knowledge and exposure to TPM, Six Sigma, and various problem solving methodologies

Solid understanding of production processes, preventative maintenance and budget management

Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, business management software (SAP preferred) and production monitoring systems (EIT preferred)

Demonstrated track record of leading, training, motivating, coaching and developing individuals and teams in a manner consistent with our culture

Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to partner internally and externally to achieve results

Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives on tight deadlines and delegate accordingly

Effective communication skills with the ability to influence change and encourage action

Solid problem-solving abilities with the ability to coach and mentor others in this capacity

Ability and willingness to respond to after-hours calls for critical issues and provide weekend coverage a few times/year.

Ability to travel within the U.S. or Canada occasionally (~10%) for meetings