Director of Operations - Packaging
Work for one of the biggest manufacturers of dairy in North America! This company has over $1 Billion dollars in sales of a wide range of dairy products. They are known for their inclusive and collaborative teams and work environment. They are a company that values relationships not only with the people employed there but also with the animals that provide the raw materials to create the dairy products.
This role is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the packaging department responsible for developing the packaging department managers and accountable for the team's safety, quality, productivity, and financial targets for the team. The role is responsible in strengthening the site culture and improving the work ethic through developing KPIs.
Responsibilities:
- Developing initiatives and management systems to improve results in productivity, quality assurance, safety, and cost savings for the packaging department
- Speciality in packaging responsible for blowmolding, filling, and packaging equipment
- Ensuring Health and Safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, and regulatory requirements are all met and followed
- Combining dairy knowledge and mechanical and technical expertise to develop a manufacturing strategy to further growth within the plant
- Develop budgets and budget plans for the plant
- Communicate with all employees from entry-level to executives building strong relationships to further develop trust and community
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Life Science or related discipline required. Master's degree preferred
- Minimum of 7 relevant years in management
- Beverage manufacturing experience. Dairy, brewing, pharmaceutical or food experience strongly considered
- Experience in examining and re-engineering operations, policies, procedures, and strategies
- Strong interpersonal skills to lead others to success
- Knowledge of cost analysis, accounting, and budgeting
Benefits:
- Dental
- Vision
- Medical
- PTO
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement & Student Loan Repayment
- 401(k)
