Operations Manager

Job Summary:
Manages all activities related to operations and development of company products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image.

* Provides input to the development of product strategy and research and development of new and emerging products.

* Establishes production and quality control standards, develops budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.

* Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs.

* Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.* Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

* Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

* Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports.

* Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.

* Responsible for the successful attainment of production objectives, implementation of policies, and most effective utilization of available resources and facilities.

* Ensure compliance with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing, environmental, safety, and working conditions.

* Ensures effective communication between shifts and other departments by ensuring established communication methods regarding company performance and safety.

* Assist in designing, improving, and installing equipment and systems to improve plant efficiency and meet plant needs.

Education and Experience:

BS/MS Preferred

7+ years' experience in a high-volume dairy manufacturing environment.

Skills and Competencies:
* Operations management responsibility in a 7X24 operation.
* Budgeting and planning experience required.
* Must have managed other operational functions such as projects, processing, and packaging.
* In depth knowledge of PMO and other related regulatory guidelines as well as interaction with federal and state government employees.
* Experience in building functional teams
* Experience with filling, and packaging
HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"