Sr. Manager, Operations - Itasca, IL presso Ferrara
Ferrara · Itasca, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Senior
- Ufficio in Itasca
Job Description
Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.
Want to make an impact?
The Senior Operations Manager is responsible for daily operations and enforces standards of Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and Productivity of the Itasca Factory. The Senior Operations Manager ensures compliance with Ferrara quality and food safety policies, procedures, and applicable standards while overseeing day-to-day production and people management.
Ways you will make a difference
Oversee day-to-day production activities of finished goods to ensure smooth and efficient plant operation
Monitor safety, quality, and sanitation standards to ensure compliance with company standards
Ensure compliance of plant Quality Control programs to meet all Food Safety/Quality objectives in process reliability, product quality, product standards, specifications, and consumer complaint reductions. Monitor operations, evaluate operation efficiencies, and correct errors in a timely manner
Emphasize Continuous Improvement processes in all aspects of plant operation. Analyze and recommend improvements and modifications to improve overall plant operation efficiencies, quality, costs, safety, and sanitation
Develop and maintain key results and performance standards; conduct performance evaluations
Provide guidance, support, and coaching assistance as appropriate to maximize plant effectiveness and maximize operational effectiveness by regular communication with all support functions
Participate in long-term strategic planning, identifying and defining issues affecting performance and making corrective action plans as well as forecasting expenditures and meeting budgetary requirements
Prepare reports documenting departmental activities
Assumes Plant Director responsibilities as needed
Job Category
Minimum Education Required
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
City*
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Management, or related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in operations management in food manufacturing
Previous experience leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment
Experience leading and developing a team of both hourly and salaried employees in a manufacturing environment (experience working with non-union employees a plus)
Experience in a work environment with extended work schedules and specific time constraints; flexibility with 24-hour responsibility of plant operations
LEAN/Six Sigma & TPM experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Red Zone and/or another connected workforce platform experience is a plus
Experiences that will support your success
Strong communication skills
Adept at building relationships and maintaining a culture of growth, progress, and collaboration
Operating knowledge of manufacturing equipment
Leadership skills with ability to motivate and strengthen team and maintain standards of quality
What We Offer
At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.
Compensation
Annual Salary $119,920.00 - $179,880.00
