Operations Manager

at Rise Baking Company in Pleasant View, Utah, United States

Job Description

Full Time

Pleasant View, UT, US

Salary Range: $108,000.00 To $145,000.00 Annually

Job Purpose

Provide leadership, day-to-day direction, and oversight for facility operations involving the production and packaging of finished products including safety, quality, maintenance, and sanitation.

Essential Functions

+ Coordinate the work of supervisors to achieve plant goals/metrics in areas of safety, quality, cost, and productivity

+ Focus on continuous improvement activities to improve efficiencies in the plant

+ Oversee the facility budget including direct/temp labor, overtime, and other plant expenses

+ Oversee employment-related transactions in conjunction with Human Resources

+ Foster the professional growth of direct reports through comprehensive training and development programs

+ Work with Sales and Quality Assurance on new product development

+ Coordinate with Quality Assurance to ensure finished product meets established quality specifications and food safety standards

+ Participate in plant self-assessment audits to ensure quality/food safety and environmental, health and safety standards are upheld

+ Maintain departmental compliance with all regulatory requirements including FDA, EPA, OSHA, and HACCP

+ Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products

+ Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

+ Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred

+ 5+ years of management experience in a food processing or regulated manufacturing facility

+ Knowledge of regulatory disciplines (EPA, OSHA, FDA, USDA)

+ Experience with BRC or SQF Audits preferred; AIB Science of Baking and HACCP training course certificate desired

+ Proficient knowledge of quality and food safety systems

+ Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP systems preferred

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual desired

+ Proven ability to provide leadership and drive efficiencies

+ Strong employee relations skills

+ Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

+ Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision

+ Ability to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business need