DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS - Gables Search Group

Primary Job Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

·        Ensure adherence and enhancements to the food safety management system and employee safety initiatives, while serving as a member of the Food Safety Team member.

·        Implement the Talent Management process to maintain and develop future talent in key operational roles.  Oversee staffing of all plant and operations management personnel in a unionized work environment.

·        Oversee staffing, coaching, and development of the team.

·        Maintain operational compliance with all regulatory standards.

·        Address equipment issues/failures and execute resolutions promptly and effectively.

·        Guarantee that Plant Floor Operators receive proper training for all job tasks on all SOP’s and technical operating parameters.

·        Manage operational costs, including ingredient yield/loss.

·        Oversee the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.

·        Oversee various duties, such as report writing and review, expenditure approval, rule enforcement, and material/service procurement decisions.

·        Collaboratively set specific KPI targets.

Required Knowledge, Experience and Education: 

• A Bachelor’s degree. Preferably in Manufacturing Management, Operations Management or Engineering
• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing organization, including managerial experience
• Ability to work collaboratively with prior experience in executing operational plans
• Highly developed leadership, management, interpersonal, communication, analytical, organizational, decision making, conflict resolution, negotiating, influencing and consultative skills

• Solid computer skills to include MS Office applications