Operations Manager: Shape the Future of Operations
About the Role
We're searching for a dynamic and results-driven Operations Manager to oversee and optimize all aspects of plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Foster a culture of safety by leading regular safety walks, meetings, and initiatives to drive continuous improvements.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation while building a workplace that supports business goals and customer commitments.
* Develop and empower teams with effective performance management, training, and growth opportunities.
* Oversee end-to-end quality control and assurance processes to uphold high manufacturing and food safety standards.
* Lead the HACCP team and ensure compliance with food safety regulations, including GMP, allergen control, and traceability protocols.
* Proactively manage quality performance through robust reporting systems, investigating non-conformances, and implementing corrective actions.
* Drive readiness for internal and external audits, ensuring all quality systems (HACCP, VACCP, TACCP) are maintained to the highest standards.
* Take ownership of plant operations, ensuring production efficiency, cost control, and adherence to business objectives.
* Lead the manufacturing team, maintaining close involvement in day-to-day activities while driving strategic initiatives.
* Manage production schedules, equipment performance, and resource allocation to achieve maximum efficiency.
* Develop and implement systems for continuous improvement in productivity, capacity utilization, and cost management.
* Oversee demand planning, material procurement, and inventory control to ensure consistent customer service levels.
* Manage warehousing and logistics operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of raw materials and finished goods.
* Collaborate with 3PL partners to optimize distribution and reduce stock obsolescence risks.
Why Apply?
This is more than just an Operations Manager role; it's an opportunity to make a significant impact. You'll work in an environment that values innovation, safety, and collaboration. With opportunities to implement your ideas and lead from the front, this role offers a platform to grow both professionally and personally.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Health & Safety: Ensure continuous improvement in safety metrics, including accident frequency rates (AFR), adherence to 7S principles, and positive outcomes in internal and external audits.
* Product Safety & Quality: Maintain the highest standards of safety and quality by achieving excellent audit and laboratory results while minimizing customer complaints.
* Customer Service: Meet or exceed customer expectations by achieving production plan targets, maintaining NPD schedules, and delivering high service levels.
* Cost Management: Optimize performance by improving yield, managing labor and conversion costs, controlling direct and indirect plant expenses, and aligning stock levels and capital expenditure with budgets and targets.
* People & Culture: Develop a thriving workplace through comprehensive training plans, reduced staff turnover, low absenteeism, adherence to HR policies, and fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
* Operational Efficiency: Enhance production metrics such as rework reduction, right-first-time rates, uptime, capacity utilization, and minimizing stock write-offs.
* Profitability: Drive profit improvement projects (PIPs) to meet or exceed financial targets and budgetary goals.