Operations Manager

Operations Manager

The Operations Manager will be responsible for the organization, planning, direction, and control of production, sanitation and warehouse, and shipping and receiving at our Sycamore facility. The incumbent provides the technical expertise to maintain, continuously develop, and improve the process in order to minimize cost, ensure the technical means for safe operation, high product quality, and guarantee the desired technical plant availability. The Operations Manager must also commit to service that meets and exceeds the expectations and needs of our employees, customers, and clients.

Main Accountabilities

• Effectively manage hourly and supervisory reports in the safe and efficient operations of Dry Product Blending lines, Granulation Dryer line, Shipping/Receiving/Warehousing & Sanitation to achieve outlined performance metrics in the areas of Safety, Quality, Production, Efficiencies, and Employee Development
• Continuously improve plant safety culture and performance by ensuring corporate/plant safety policies and procedures are followed, positively communicating and remediating safety issues in a timely manner with stakeholder feedback, and being a key leading resource in Plant Safety Committee and similar meetings
• Model and instill T&L values within your team
• Partner with the site Quality Assurance team to achieve outlined KPI's for plant quality results. Will be the Operational leader in site audits and determining root cause and corrective actions in regard to any supplier issues or quality complaints to minimize reoccurrence opportunities
• Accountable to lead efforts in creating an environment of continuous improvement and teamwork by gathering full involvement and participation of all available resources within operations teams with a focus on streamlining processes, reducing excess consumption, and minimizing overall costs
• Work with engineering, maintenance, and operational teams to identify and implement improvement projects around safety (ergonomics), cost reduction, and efficiency.
• Must be capable of leading and managing multiple, challenging assignments concurrently while moving swiftly, decisively, and collaboratively
• Recognized and respected as an expert in several major process areas.
• Exerts strong, independent leadership. Anticipates and resolves priority conflicts. Willing to assist and share expertise. Employee works with integrity and upholds the values of the organization.
• Coordinate with maintenance department to allow for required PMs and upkeep of production equipment with minimal line downtime.
• Participate in J2E meetings as an element owner
• Adhere and ensure that all criteria listed within respective elements are completed and updated
• Ensure that information is captured in Benchmark
• Conduct internal audits
• Attend fire drills, emergency evacuation exercise and other safety trainings conducted as a leader within the Emergency Preparedness team

Salary range for this position: $90,100 - $150,100/yr

Competencies, Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

Competencies

• Most of the incumbent's time is spent on planning and organizing.
• Possessing a strong, positive safety mindset while performing all functions/activities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing GMPs, standard safety policies, food safety protocols, and HACCP.
• Continuous Improvement
• Internal / External Auditing
• Financial Acumen: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Cultivate Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
• Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.
• Basic knowledge in EHSQS & behavior
• Knowledge on J2E and its principles
• Data Analysis and interpretation
• Gap identification and solutions providing
• Communication Skills
• Use of SAP
• Use of Workday

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering with 4+ years' experience or equivalent work experiences in progressive plant operations management.

Experience

• Prior operational experience with dry powder blending/handling, shipping/receiving, and packaging preferred
• Experience with project management/execution of projects up to $1.0 M
• Prior management experience in a food manufacturing setting

Skills / Knowledge

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to plan, execute actions, and coordinate individuals/teams to meet objectives
• Leadership and development skills
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities
• SOP development
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
• Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Dependable and punctual in meeting expectations for attendance and performance.
• Use of SAP
• Use of Workday
• Advanced Microsoft Suite skills

EEO Statement

Tate & Lyle will base all of its employment decisions on job-related standards and its commitment to equal employment opportunity (EEO). Tate & Lyle will ensure that promotion decisions are made in accordance with the principles of EEO by imposing only valid requirements for promotional opportunities. Tate & Lyle will also ensure that all other human resource matters such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are administered without regard to an employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, age, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

The successful attainment of equal employment opportunity requires the maximum cooperation of all employees. All managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing and enforcing this Policy. In addition, all other employees are expected to perform their job responsibilities in a manner that supports equal employment opportunity for all.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.