Operations Team Manager I - Line 5/6

• Lead and motivate the line team to meet and exceed performance standards in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans
• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring smooth line operation and quick resolution of any production issues
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and lead initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and company safety policies
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, and implement corrective actions where necessary
• Develop and manage cost performance for the line
• Build a high-performing team by recruiting, training, and developing line operators and technicians
• Foster a culture of leading with Company Purpose and Values, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with site leadership, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to identify and resolve production challenges
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement new processes, equipment, and product launches

• 2 Year / Associate Degree Minimum Associate of Science degree in a STEM field (Engineering, Food Science, Technology, Math, etc.) required
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in a leadership role, preferably in the food industry
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations
• Multiple examples of successfully delivering performance improvement in Safety, Quality, Cost and Efficiency
• Multiple examples of building organizational capabilities (team skill proficiency improvements, team promotions)
• Multiple examples of solving issues to root cause and eliminating recurrence
• Multiple examples of deploying improvement tools and frameworks with measurable outcomes (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma)

Preferred Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field or active enrollment in a 4-year STEM degree program