Operations Manager

Operations Manager

We're always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team. We are looking to hire an Operations Manager in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you'd expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, flexibility and support for diverse life stages and choices.

Responsibilities include directing the daily operation of the production departments to ensure the manufacture of products on a timely schedule; to ensure service levels while maintaining quality standards, cost controls, line efficiencies, plant sanitation, employee safety and regulatory compliance programs. To direct, control and manage production departments to maintain plant efficiencies and standards. To prepare standards and budget for direct labor, materials and supplies. To maintain the plant in strict compliance with all regulatory agency standards. To direct the activities of the departmental Managers to ensure maximum production efficiencies at minimum costs, at proper service levels and Food Safety / Quality standards. To ensure good employee relations, a safety program, training, and discipline. To conduct timely management meetings to assure communications at all levels of management. To make sure all necessary information is communicated to departments, employees, and directors. To assist in the plant budget process and in the monitoring of the budget. Other duties include monitoring production schedules to ensure that they meet the demands and requirements of the customer. Food Safety Production Areas. Notify Supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required. Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas. Perform all duties necessary to meet SQF level 2, and or Government requirements / standards as prioritized by the Company. Inform Management of ANY Food Safety or Quality issues or of any processes, which become non-compliant with specified requirements. Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system. Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system. Controls further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected. Inform Management of ANY Food Safety or Quality issues or of any processes, which become noncompliant with specified requirements. If this position is absent, the Plant Manager will assume all necessary operational and administrative duties.

Qualifications include a B.S. Education, 5 years in manufacturing industry and preferably the food industry. Skills include analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, computer skills, facilitation skills, teambuilding skills, ability to manage multiple tasks on an ongoing basis, and must be bilingual and fluent in Spanish.

Additional requirements/physical demands include excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to read and write clear, legibly and effectively, excellent organizational and time-management skills, a team work attitude, ability to be standing and remain sited for extended periods of time, ability to work outside, ability to effectively move around a manufacturing plant which includes but it's not limited to stairs, ladders, platforms, and equipment, ability to follow all safety policies and procedures including the use of safety equipment, ability to read, understand and follow written instructions and materials, ability to recognize visual signals, shapes, warning labels or signs, and ability to lift, push pull and carry objects of moderate weight up to 50 pounds.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.