Operations Manager

About the role

This role is based in Taunton, MA (onsite), where a new facility is expected to be completed in October 2026. In the interim, the position will temporarily report to Framingham, MA for a few months, followed by Norton, MA, until the Taunton facility is fully operational.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with the other factory leaders, assist the fulfillment of all major PM processes and systems for all 3 Production Lines and 1 Injection Press
• Lead a team of Production and Technical Resources who support our maintenance mechanic teams as well as operations teams
• Maintain proficiencies, motivation and dedication to achieve the nce teams’ mission and objectives
• Demonstrate and promote the company’s values with impact on the PM and AM Pillar, Maintenance Work Groups (MWG) and Autonomous Work Groups (AWG)
• Be responsible for the successful execution of capital projects for the factory utilizing the Early Management tools and methodologies
• Ensure existing maintenance strategies are retained until viable AM/PM activities are sufficiently embedded to ensure continuing equipment and business performance
• Participate in local audits. Ensure action plans are in place and are being implemented as per the plan
• Evaluate current progress on PM and AM Pillar and MWG, driving the implementation of Best Practices related to systems, processes, methods, organization, staffing, and employee skill levels
• Evaluate current progress on AM Pillar and AWG, driving the implementation of Best Practices related to systems, processes, methods, organization, staffing, and employee skill levels
• Facilitate and encourage the decentralizing of routine maintenance through TPM methodologies
• Coordinate and mentor activities of factory Pillar Leaders to ensure full alignment with the PM Pillar Implementation Strategy
• Lead the factory to optimize the use of Predictive Maintenance technologies
• Responsible for perfect execution of maintenance budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering mechanical / chemical / process / electrical engineering, preferred
• Demonstrated ability of 5 years in a technical field, preferable in food or beverage manufacturing or consumer goods industry, of which several years were as leader of the Maintenance function or Factory Engineer in a plant
• Experience leading a Maintenance Improvement Team in a factory environment with shown results
• Experience leading a Operations Improvement Team in a factory environment with shown results
• Strong technical and leadership skills
• In-depth knowledge of Pillar Systems and Tools
• Asset Management Software (SAP Preferred)
• Breakdown Analysis, Reliability Center Maintenance Practices and PM Optimization
• Predictive Maintenance Technologies including (infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, etc.)
• Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety and hygienic engineering!
• Analytical skills in problem solving such as DMAIC, Breakdown Analysis (BDA), FME, ETC
• High level of motivation and self-management
• Understanding of financial analysis and relevant business drivers
• Asset Maintenance Management
• Project Engineering/Management (confirmed project management skills)
• Plant Design and Construction
• Lever Six Sigma Certification preferred