Manager, Operations

BlueTriton Brands - Lee, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Lee, FL

5,001-10,000 employees

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Operations Manager at BlueTriton is responsible for overseeing the operations of a large bottling and distribution facility in Madison, FL. This role involves supporting the leadership team, coaching and developing employees, and collaborating with various teams to enhance efficiency and output. The Operations Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring safety, quality, and compliance within the manufacturing facility while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the leadership team in a large bottling and distribution facility mainly during the Day shift.
• Assist in coaching, mentoring, and developing leaders and frontline employees.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse) to maximize efficiency and output.
• Contribute to the execution of cultural changes and pursuit of excellence in manufacturing.
• Assist in instilling the value of safety within all associates within the manufacturing facility.
• Monitor and track planned downtime hours during night shift, partnering with Quality and Maintenance to minimize downtime while maximizing its strategic use.
• Support factory staffing during night shift to ensure operation at full capacity and attainment of variable labor budgets.
• Assist in ensuring quality goals and preventative maintenance of lines.
• Ensure compliance with prescribed Safety, Quality, and HR policies, including GMPs and Food Safety.
• Support the use of continuous improvement methodologies and root cause analysis to improve and streamline production processes.
• Participate in projects including workforce planning, budgeting, new product launches, and equipment installation or upgrades.
• Participate in audit activities and ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with internal and external standards, including FSSC.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, but will accept experience in lieu of degree.
• Five or more years of production experience within manufacturing, with experience in a leadership capacity preferred.
• Prior experience in the consumer products industry or food and beverage, with familiarity with quality and hygiene regulation desired.
• Knowledge and exposure to TPM, Six Sigma, and various problem-solving methodologies.
• Solid understanding of production processes, preventative maintenance, and budget management.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, business management software (SAP preferred), and production monitoring systems.
• Demonstrated track record of developing individuals and teams.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to partner internally and externally to achieve results.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives on tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to encourage action.
• Solid problem-solving abilities with the ability to coach and mentor others in this capacity.
• Ability and willingness to respond to after-hours critical issues.

Nice-to-haves

• Process improvement expertise
• Ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally and present complex data clearly
• Strong ability to coach and develop work teams
• Food & beverage industry experience
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Methodology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fundamental knowledge and experience working in production/manufacturing process improvement techniques, including SQDCI, OTD, TPS and Kaizen methodologies and activities
• Proven experience collaborating and building interdepartmental relationships.