Sr Operations Manager

$100,000 - $125,000/Yr

The Judge Group - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Operations Leader will oversee all production activities at the Atlanta plant, ensuring maximum efficiency and product quality. This role involves supervising staff, developing operational strategies, and maintaining safety and quality standards within the plant.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and communicate awareness of industry trends, including new developments in equipment, ingredients, and customer needs.
• Support and participate in the plant safety process.
• Apply analysis and knowledge of plant processing and operations to develop and maintain department structure to satisfy production needs and objectives.
• Advance recommendations on policies, procedures, techniques, facilities, production planning, and all other matters related to effective plant and department operations.
• Prepare production portion of operating budgets; implement and control approved budgets.
• Communicate effectively with plant leadership to ensure efficient and timely policy implementation.
• Communicate and coordinate responsibilities with all plant supervisory staff, including maintenance, sanitation, quality control, and the plant office.
• Maintain close contact with sales and marketing activity, keeping abreast of all sales and marketing activities that may affect production distribution.
• Develop and implement methods for enabling all employees to achieve plant production goals.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field supporting food manufacturing operations.
• Strong attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
• Thorough knowledge of plant operations and procedures.
• Previous experience as superintendent or other mid-level management position in food manufacturing plant.
• Working knowledge of Total Process Control (TPC) or lean manufacturing practices.