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Operations Manager - Dairy Manufacturing (Pennsylvania)
- directions_car Harrisburg
- work Full-time
About the position
Our Fortune 200 dairy client is seeking an Operation Manager for a 24/7 food manufacturing facility near Harrisburg, PA. This important position will report to the Plant Manager and manage a 24x7 operation mentoring, coaching and training team members to develop effective and efficient teams. Collaborate with the Plant Steering Team to develop and implement short and long-term strategies, including project leadership, staffing and employee engagement.
This role is responsible for leading a production team comprised of salaried reports and over 200 nonunion hourly associates with the goal of creating a strong safety culture, positive employee relations & engagement and consistency throughout each of the teams.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Develops and directs programs to ensure efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of facility assets.
• Manages safety, quality, service, and cost performance within assigned area.
• Makes recommendations to senior management on long range labor strategies and capital equipment needs.
• Develops and implements recommendations to change systems, policies, and procedures; ensures timely and accurate implementation.
• Collaborates with Human Resources in employee relations matters and ensures consistent application of policy expectations.
• Implements strategies and tactics that align with department and company vision and goals.
• Develops and maintains operating budget and capital spending plans for assigned area of responsibility.
• Identifies, obtains, and develops staff capabilities needed to consistently meet departmental objectives.
• Ensures industry best practices are applied and employees are trained accordingly.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of supervisory/management experience in food processing/manufacturing operations with solid progressive leadership experience. Will also look at associate’s degree with 10 years of supervisory/management experience in food processing/manufacturing operations.
• Strong presentation, communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of understanding the drivers of product and labor cost variances.
• High speed food manufacturing.
Place of work
Harrisburg
United States of America
About the company
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Relevant places near
- Hershey
- Colonial Park
- Progress
- Middletown
- Mechanicsburg
- Camp Hill
- New Cumberland
- Lower Allen
- Linglestown
- Enola
Job ID: 9542773
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