Sr. Operations Manager

Sr. Operations ManagerAt Niagara, we're looking for team members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.Consider applying here, if you want to:Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.Develop lasting relationships with great people.Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our team members.Essential functions:Responsible to lead a safe plant culture.Responsible for product quality control for the plant.Responsible for plant production goals.Responsible to manage specific cost controls for plant.Direct and coordinate plant operations within company policy and guidelines.Work with department managers to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, quality and shipping.Select and train plant supervisory and administrative staff.Foster a well-trained and motivated staff through excellent leadership and communication skills.Conduct employee performance reviews.Schedule and conduct plant meetings.Ensure maintenance of clean and safe plant.Communicate with all levels of personnel through strong interpersonal skills.Attend corporate trainings and meetings.Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.Communicate daily operations to plant director.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from all levels of the organization (executives, managers, employees and customers).Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.Qualifications:Minimum qualifications:6 years – experience in field or similar manufacturing environment6 years – experience in position4 years – experience managing people/projectsStrong planning and organization skills, ability to multi taskAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, or customersHigh sense of urgencyAbility to work well under pressure in fast paced environmentMicrosoft Office, Word, Excel, OutlookInterviewing, hiring, and trainingPlanning, assigning and directing workAppraising performanceRewarding and disciplining employeesAddressing complaints and resolving problemsPreferred qualifications:10+ years – experience in field or similar manufacturing environment10+ years – experience working in position6 years – experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetencies:Lead Like an Owner:Manages a safe working environmentProvides strategic input and oversight to departmental projectsMakes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutionsSkilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term winsMakes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual successLeads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customerMakes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goalsInnovACT:Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce wasteCreates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvementCommunicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing changeHands on approach to action when solving problems. Self-drivenFind a Way:Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex informationEffectively delegates technical tasks to subordinatesWorks effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational successIdentifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic waysEmpowered to be Great:Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertiseEngages in long term talent planningProvides opportunities for the development of all direct reportsUnderstands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teamsEducation:Minimum required:Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or other related fieldPreferred:Master's degree in business administration, engineering or other related fieldCertification/License:Required: N/APreferred: N/AForeign Language:Required: None requiredPreferred: None requiredBenefits:Our total rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation timePaid parental and caregiver leavesMedical, including virtual care optionsDentalVision401(k) with company matchHealth savings account with company matchFlexible spending accountsExpanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family membersFamily building benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursementsIncome protection including life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident planSpecial discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunitiesAnd more!