Operations Manager - Flavors

Operations Manager – Flavors/Spray Drying

Arlington Heights, IL

Reporting to the Plant General Manager, the Operations Manager is the # 2 in charge at this Flavor Manufacturer in the greater Chicago area. (relocation is available) The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing the spray drying production/activities at the Chicago plant to exceed customer satisfaction goals while assuring employee safety, product food safety and quality policies and procedures are met. Effectively and professionally manages plant operations on a day-to-day basis, provides leadership, guidance, and direction to carry out business and manufacturing goals.

Responsibilities

• Manages employees and production processes in accordance with policies, SQF standards and government regulations.

• Meets established customer on-time service goals through effective communication, production scheduling and execution, utilization of equipment and manpower.

• Develops new and assures existing Standard Operating Procedures are being followed in the areas of production, sanitation, inventory transfers and documentation.

• Executes employee development plans, addresses employee issues and administers needed disciplinary actions.

• Assist in the employee evaluations process in accordance with guidelines.

• Assist in the execution of the training program for the department.

• Assist in monitoring and developing action plans to manage manufacturing cost in the areas of labor, overtime, waste and production supplies.

• Assist in Maintain KPI’s, assure goals are met and develops improvement plans.

• Participates in annual production budget preparations and equipment status and needs.

• Be an active team member in HACCP, GMP audit, Food Safety & Quality Development, and Recall.  Able to play the role of a back-up for the member on Food Safety Teams.

• Assist and partner with R&D on new product commissioning with understanding of critical control points, standards of acceptance, and methods of analysis.

• Lead efficiency projects and work closely with the Maintenance and Engineering team to minimize equipment downtime and equipment output.

• Develop and execute improvement plans in areas of productivity, equipment capacity management and production workflow.

• Assists in the execution of the inventory management improvement plans.

• Supports and leads change management initiatives that positively impact safe performance improvements.

• Demonstrates leadership in areas of Safety.  Establishes, observes, and enforces safety rules & practices.  Encourages safe work behaviors and promptly corrects unsafe conditions and unsafe behaviors that may lead to accidents.

• Develops and promotes an effective working relationship with other departments; helps establish efficient and proactive communication links to internal and external customers.

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Requirements

• Must have a BS degree, preferable in Engineering, Food Science & technology or similar technical fields.

• ·Must have at least 5+ years of Flavor and/or Spray Drying experience is preferred

• Must have at least 7-10 years of food manufacturing/plant management, leadership experience.

• Must have a solid understanding of FDA, OSHA, EPA, regulations.

• Must have knowledge of flavor and/or food ingredient processing and previous experience with ERP system implementation is highly desirable.

In return, they can offer a competitive salary bonus potential and ample opportunity for career growth. Send resume to: jobs@foodemployment.com