Operations Manager

About us

Felbro Food Products is a specialty food manufacturer that has been in business for 75 years!

Maintain Felbro?s values of honesty, integrity, respect, and loyalty.

Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, the Operations Manager will be responsible for managing all day-to-day activities, which include production, warehousing, and logistics, in both facilities. Felbro Food Products, Inc.

Company Overview

Felbro Food Products is a specialty food manufacturer that has been in business for 75 years!

Maintain Felbro?s values of honesty, integrity, respect, and loyalty.

Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, the Operations Manager will be responsible for managing all day-to-day activities, which include production, warehousing, and logistics, in both facilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Development and execution of the production plan.
• Manages the operations in compliance with company?s policies and vision for both location sites.

· Manage inventory accuracy by maintaining cycle count program and leading annual physical inventory Stock Take and reconciling with data storage system.

• Motivating, organizing, and encouraging teamwork within the workforce.
• Update or set productivity run rates and track performance through KPIs.
• Producing regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, to include, amongst other metrics, On-Time and Shipped in Full.
• Oversee the operations including shipping, receiving, inventory, training, and safety.
• Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
• Ensure accurate and timely shipments to customers and ensures On Time and Full report is up-to-date.
• Monitor department budget; manage expense within approved budget.
• Ensure that staff is wearing proper safety equipment and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain department?s staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, appraising job results, and has authority to hire and fire.
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure all manufacturing processes are consistent with company policy and expectations.
• Direction of production activities to ensure that outputs meet volume and quality requirements.
• Ensure operational compliance with all regulatory requirements including FDA, OSHA, etc.
• Provide direction and oversight to maintenance and technical support activities to reduce down time, maximize production and insure proper care of plant and equipment.
• Oversees the maintenance departments and ensures the Preventative Program is being executed.
• Drive activities and processes to promote safety and the creation of a safety conscious work force.
• Actively participate in business planning process including the development of the facility operational plan, plant financial budgets, and the development of the business long range plan.
• Effectively model and promote the company values.
• Troubleshoot any production problems; assures that machinery, equipment, and facility are properly maintained for efficient production. Reports any process or equipment problems to the Director of Operations.
• Responsible for building a sustainable and motivated organization with high expectations around process improvement and product quality.

· Ensure the implementation and continued improvement of food safety and food defense in the plant.

· Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe quality food by following good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP and SQF requirements.

· Meets with the Director of Operations weekly to review department KPIs, actions, and operational improvements.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

• 7 years? experience in FDA regulated business (food, pharmaceuticals, medical, etc.) ? preferably food.
• 5 years of management experience ? with previous plant / location management responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of operations management including modern quality management tools and the ability to drive continuous process improvement.
• Strong understanding of financial results and cost management practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements including FDA, OSHA, SQF, etc.
• Experience working in an ERP integrated planning & scheduling environment.
• Competency in computer use including Microsoft Office and internal ERP systems. Experience with Syspro software a plus.
• Ability to develop a deep knowledge of Company?s manufacturing process and products.
• Must be an effective and creative problem solver, critical thinker and have a strategic thought process.
• Strong leadership ability, including team development and coaching.
• Effective communication skills ? both written and verbal. Comfortable at all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated and confident professional who can / will demonstrate company values.
• Works well in team environment.
• High customer service orientation.
• Ability to operate independently.
• Bi-lingual.

Felbro Food Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Warehouse management: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• No