Operations Manager

Overview Directs and coordinates the daily activities of the manufacturing areas to include meat manufacturing and sanitation to meet or exceed plant’s KPIs in order to achieve business results. Essential Functions Ensure attainment and quality of products in order to achieve distributor/customer total satisfaction. Take corrective measures to address any gaps within area of responsibility. Supervise and provide directions for team members engaged in production, sanitation, cooking and chilling. With support from HR and L&D, build and maintain an effective supervisory team. Analyze operation on a continual basis to improve costs, quality and service. Evaluate staffing needs on a weekly basis. Build an effective relationship with internal and external customers. Work closely with the USDA Inspector to ensure that all USDA Regulations are adhered to and deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner. Review USDA NR reports and learn to respond to the corrective actions necessary in a timely manner. Actively participate in the research, justification, and implementation in long‑range planning of the facility. Establish goals for self and team to align with plant objectives, cascade goals to supervision team for alignment and successful execution. Actively participate/support in the management of department functions that include the following: Production Scheduling, Purchasing, Shipping and Receiving, Area Sanitation, Heat Processing, Product Chilling and other duties as assigned by the Assistant Plant Manager. Assist in the training and development of all employees in area of responsibility, specifically Supervisors and Lead Persons, and ensure cross training of employees on premium jobs is being accomplished. Ensure Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Assurance Programs and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Process (HACCP) are being followed. Ensure all sanitary, quality and consistency requirements are met in area of responsibility. Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of Total Quality Management (TQM) process. Direct and enforce the Safety Program in area of responsibility. Actively participate in capital expenditure requisitioning process, budgeting and goal setting. Partner with Maintenance and Reliability teams to ensure required preventive maintenance is being performed on all department equipment. Ensure all rules, policies and regulations of Company are enforced. Attend the staff meeting on a daily basis and be a part of conducting the daily Supervisors meeting. Ensure smooth transition and communication system is in place between shifts. Perform other duties as needed. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or work experience/knowledge equivalent to such degree is required. Three (3) to five(5) years related industry experience, preferably in food plant sanitation, smokehouse operations and meat-processing production. Exposure to and/or experience in Quality Assurance, Total Quality Management (TQM), Hazard Analysis Control Critical Process (HACCP) and Safety are a plus. English/Spanish bilingual would be a plus. Language Skills Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner and ensure understanding from all levels across the organization. English/Spanish bilingual is a plus. Mathematical Skills Basic math skills and ability to perform calculations of formulations, ingredients, yields, man-hours, etc. Must be able to create, read and analyze charts, graphs and logs. Reasoning Ability Ability to deal with multiple personalities; sound judgment in decision making; ability to prioritize needs in a crisis time; ability to prioritize the needs of the daily production schedule. Physical Demands Ability to be on your feet and walking the facility for lengthy time periods. Able to work in cold, wet meat processing environment. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Work Environment Work in a damp and cold work area. Some office work. Certificates, Licenses and Registration N/A Location Petersburg, VA Time Type Full time Department Plant Management #J-18808-Ljbffr