Operations Director

You'll coach and develop Plant Managers and site leadership teams, building succession plans and promoting a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. Monitor plant performance to ensure safety, quality, customer service, productivity, and financial goals are achieved. Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions. Execute Continuous Improvement initiatives and drive standardization of manufacturing processes, operating procedures, and performance metrics. Support the implementation of Manufacturing Operating Systems. Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, Commercial, and Finance to resolve operational issues. Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety requirements, GMPs, and regulatory standards. Promote environmental, sustainability, and safety initiatives. Support annual budgeting, capital planning, and ensure capital projects are executed successfully. Align daily operations with divisional operating plans established by senior leadership.

### What We're Looking For

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an undergraduate degree in a related curriculum is preferred. You need 8 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including plant manager experience in food and/or beverage manufacturing with significant financial responsibility. A proven track record of improved results in quality, safety, service, and cost is essential, along with experience in continuous improvement methodologies.

### Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

You should have a strong understanding of the division's strategy, goals, and objectives, as well as insight into organizational structure and stakeholder needs. Technical understanding of food processing and ingredients, manufacturing process flow, continuous improvement models, and regulatory laws is key. You must be able to develop plans that connect business strategies to daily plant operations, achieve credibility and respect, exercise independent judgment, and prioritize tasks effectively. Strong customer service orientation, project management skills, and understanding of budgeting and cost control are required. You need to lead and inspire people, build relationships across the organization, and communicate persuasively at all levels. Comfort in a changing environment, ability to handle conflict with tact, logical and efficient thinking with keen attention to detail, and proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English are also necessary.

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