Operations Manager Designate

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• OVERVIEW The Operations Manager Designate supports and assists with the day-to-day operations of the facility while preparing to assume full Operations Manager responsibilities.
• This role is actively involved in all operational areas-including Safety, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, New Projects, Maintenance, Materials Management, and Continuous Improvement.The Operations Manager Designate helps ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production by guiding supervisors and staff, monitoring processes, and driving operational performance.
• This role assigns daily tasks, ensures completion within expected timelines, supports production goals, and facilitates communication across departments.
• A key responsibility is partnering with the Quality team to uphold product safety and ensure full implementation of the HACCP program.
• RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS * Checking and verifying with the supervisors and QA Manager that all assigned duties are being completed and accurate.
• * Address GMP, safety, and security rules and regulations within the plant.
• * Ensure production goals are met.
• * Ensure all employees are trained on specific equipment to ensure proper usage.
• * Monitor and observe all equipment and personnel within the plant.
• * Ensuring all production supplies are on hand and being used correctly.
• * Verification of all daily production sheets and documents to ensure a safe product.
• * Work with and contact the sales department to verify scheduled times for loads.
• * Keep in contact with the other PFI plants to ensure we receive proper raw materials and we have all the production equipment needed.
• * Must be able to respond to production emergencies and personnel issue.
• * Be available to assist all Supervisors with production.
• * Must work with the quality department to ensure a safe and quality product.
• * Understand all plant equipment and be able to address issues or problems and ensure that the issue is solved in a timely manner.
• QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience * Two years supervising/leading others preferred.
• * Experience in food processing environment preferred.
• * One year manufacturing experience desirable.
• Skills and Knowledge * Ability to read, interpret and follow written job instructions.
• * Ability to follow and comply with quality standards.
• * Ability to comprehend and comply with GMP rules and Food Safety guidelines.
• * May be required to obtain and maintain valid hi-lo license.
• * Ability to work as contributing member within the team.
• * Ability to frequently lift/move material weighing up to 50 pounds.
• * Ability to operate a PC (keyboard/mouse).
• Supervisory Responsibilities * Yes DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.
• They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and results.

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