Operations Manager - Food Manufacturing

Lead, direct, and control the day-to-day operational activities of the factory to achieve the quality, operational and financial objectives on short and medium-term in line with the overall master plan. Management opportunity with a global food ingredients manufacturerCompetitive base salary, bonus elligible, and benefits offered Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering or similar Technical field.

• Ensure the safety of all employees, be familiar with and implement all relevant regulations related to safety, food safety, environmental protection and always ensure compliance - Monitoring and improving safety, food safety and environmental performance.
• Work with the QA department to implement, execute and maintain the quality management system.
• Lead, direct, and control the day-to-day operational activities of the factory to achieve the quality, operational and financial objectives on short and medium-term in line with the overall master plan.
• Hire and develop people: providing learning, growth, building culture and a strong cross functional collaborative approach.
• Be a leadership role model living company values and practicing servant leadership
• Support the definition and execution of the budget; monitor the cost and effectiveness of production activities to optimize resources, prioritize spending, and achieve volume, quality, and manufacturing standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements, lean manufacturing initiatives, and new technologies to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Manage the infrastructure and assets of the operations areas and ensure the factory remains under hygienic conditions
• Maintenance and equipment management: Overseeing the maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery to minimize downtime and ensure smooth production processes.

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Management opportunity with a global food ingredients manufacturerCompetitive base salary, bonus elligible, and benefits offered

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering or similar Technical field
• Minimum 10 years leading in manufacturing environment and manufacturing teams
• Fluent in English
• Knowledgeable in MS Office Suite, SAP Systems and other applications used in manufacturing e.g. scheduling, CMMS, MES, etc.
• Strong technical background supporting continuous improvement work environment
• Proven business and people management skills
• Experience in Leading operational teams
• Detailed knowledge of plant and manufacturing functional disciplines
• Change Manager seeking Continuous improvement through lean principles and people capabilities development
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working in fast-paced and 24/7 environments
• Strong background implementing systems and processes that will drive operational discipline
• Knowledge of latest quality and safety laws / regulations
• Can prove strong focus on procedures (standardizing)
• Excellent problem-solving abilities

My client is a global leader in the food ingredients industry

• Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $160,000 annually.
• Comprehensive health insurance plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).

Interested? Apply today.