C2507 – Operations Manager

C2507 – Operations Manager Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Employment Type: Full Time Description: The Operations Manager is part of the leadership team at a manufacturing facility, responsible and accountable for the Production Department at the Bama Companies, Inc., in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This position drives production strategy, focus, and alignment supporting Bama's Key Strategic Intentions. The Operations Manager is a change agent, reporting to the Plant Manager. The position is responsible and accountable for leadership of Production Supervisors, Operations Coordinators and Production Team Members. They understand the Bama Manufacturing Systems and champion Quality/Safety/Continuous Improvement/Smart Fun Financial Growth to employees, customers and the rest of the Management Team. They oversee the application of policies and rules within the Department. They will be a strong resource for production related aspects. The Operations Manager is a role model for EQ within Bama, supporting Emotional Quotient initiatives and delivers "employees feeling wildly important." This position reports to: Vice President of Operations Qualifications Job Requirements: Possess and demonstrate passion for the job, the role, and the companyPassionate about our industry and the role we play within the industryDemonstrate the ability to solve problemsEncourage a win/win team environment where everyone is heard equallyAvailable to travel to customer locations when necessaryA passion that fuels engagement within and beyond departmental linesSelf-motivated, driven and requires little supervisionInteract with Operations teams, and visit Bama's facilities on a regular basisPromote, embrace and celebrate diversity and champion diversity initiatives Possess the appropriate educational experience or job related experience to perform the roleProvide leadership in strategic planning and prioritizationCommunicate effectively in verbal and written form.Student of Heart Led LeadershipRespected by peers and respects othersPlans in the open, and invites others to respectfully disagreeAddresses issues within the confines of Bama's philosophies and its missionDeploys the tenants of Bama's culture of caring and accountabilityWorks collaboratively and effectively with others Job Specific Functions And Deliverables... BS Degree in Science, Business or related discipline and/or 5 years of related experience with increasing responsibilities within a food manufacturing facility3-7 years in a management role, with demonstrated excellence in management & organizational dutiesUnderstanding of safety requirementsUnderstanding of Quality Management SystemsAbility to lead, supervise and motivate teamUnderstanding of Statistics and application toward problem solving, process capability, on line control and interpretation of dataAbility to present to various levels within the organization with clarity and directionMust have ability to influence change through effective communication and directionCommunicate effectively in verbal and written form Bama is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.