Operations Manager

Job Description
Overview:
The Operations Manager is responsible for overall operational and financial performance of a multi-line manufacturing operation, which includes processing, packing, and storage of perishable products to meet customer requirements. The ideal candidate has experience within the agricultural industry, manufacturing operations, and/or hands-on experience managing perishable products. This role is expected to develop individuals and teams to solve operational deficiencies and motivate team members to achieve performance targets. Candidates must be a strategic partner with a strong work ethic and an unfaltering determination to excel in a fast-paced environment, and a desire to gain tremendous personal and professional growth.
Here's what you'll do:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Responsible for achieving, sustaining, and continuously improving personnel safety, food safety, quality, line effectiveness, equipment optimization, personnel development, and financial results
Ensures accurate inventory maintenance, maintains manufacturing schedules, and organizes strategic plans
Develops, implements, and monitors annual goals and objectives for a multi-line operation that supports the strategic and financial objectives of the company
Provide strategic vision and direction leveraging a hands-on approach in the creation of policies / practices and provide leadership for all manufacturing activities;
as well as collaborating with other departments &
functions (i.E. Sales, Harvest, and Varietal)
Drives continuous improvement initiatives in the areas of profit, ROI, and process improvements
Develops metrics with department supervisors to measure performance, control assets and related costs, and optimize operations equipment and associated maintenance
Manage department commitments in the areas of lean operating techniques, cost reduction, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, and departmental performance measures
Seeks and utilizes new technology and processes to maximize efficiencies and fruit utilization
Develops policies and procedures to ensure optimization and compliance with established standards and regulations
Fosters a safe and healthy work environment and provides a high level of safety awareness through continual communication, education, and enforcement of safe work practices
Oversee all phases of the manufacturing operations' employee relations and development, directly or through subordinates
Active engagement and ownership of human capital planning -- recruiting, hiring, developing and mentoring subordinates and supervisory team
Champions continuous improvement activities to improve processes, efficiency, quality and service