Operations Manager
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OverviewJOB SUMMARY: Plans and manages liquid products production operations to meet GSF objectives for quality, efficiency and customer satisfactionResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Plans and coordinates liquid product operations for a specific product (e.g., ketchup, sauce, etc.) to ensure that department and GSF objectives for productivity and quality are met or exceeded. (50%) Manages assigned staff, including recruiting and selecting employees, assigning work, providing training and development, evaluating performance, and building a motivated, effective team to ensure that organizational goals for diversity, career development, productivity, performance management and employee involvement are met. (25%) Coordinates communication with staff, maintenance, and other departments to ensure effective operations and to meet the production requirements of internal and external customers. (15%) Monitors and evaluates statistical data, operation procedures, and other information to maximize operational efficiencies and to ensure compliance with customer, GSF, and regulatory agency policies and regulations. (10%) Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITYManages, through subordinate supervisors, up to 100 mostly hourly employeesPERFORMANCE CATEGORIES* Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness* Productivity/quality standards: production and process efficiency and quality* Productivity/quality standards: cases per hour* Standard costs of production* Budget* Cost containment* Employee development* Teamwork within the department and across departments* Customer satisfaction* Vendor relations* Safety standards and procedures: employees* Safety standards and procedures: facility and equipmentQualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:Education/Certification:Bachelor's degree in food science, accounting, or business administration from an accredited vocational, technical or junior college institutionExperience:7 to 10 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment with increasing supervisory experienceKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):* Food safety concepts and techniques (J)* Management concepts and techniques (J)* Project management concepts and techniques (J)* Budgetary concepts and procedures (B)* Maintenance/mechanical concepts and procedures (B)* PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)Skill and ability to:* Manage and motivate employees in a team-based environment* Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution* Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees verbally and in writing* Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers* Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service* Act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed