Operations Manager - Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Operations Manager

This position supports the Operations team at I.Rice as an Operations Manager for all production areas. Experience in food manufacturing setting is essential to this position. This is a full-time position with daytime hours, primarily Monday through Friday.

• Understands the proper operations of kettle and filling equipment to produce product within guidelines established by the Operations and Quality Control teams and to the highest possible standard of quality
• Understands the proper handling of ingredients, packaging and other goods
• Understands the proper handling related to processing, including temperature monitoring, cook times, and filling packaging
• Awareness of the daily production schedule as assigned
• Manages and supervises temporary staffing to ensure attendance and position in the organization
• Oversee and implement training of temporary and new employees on GMPs and company guidelines
• Makes sure floor staff adhere to assignments and commitment to food safety and quality
• Inspects quality and consistency of finished product and alerts Operations and Quality Control teams of any concerns
• Additional tasks as they may be assigned

Skills and Experience

This individual must have fundamental knowledge of the duties and equipment described above. Training provided as needed. Key skills and expectations as follows:

• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills are a key trait for this position, including speaking clearly in positive and negative situations, responding to questions, listening and getting clarification
• Keen sense of attention to detail
• Must be highly organized as to best manage changing priorities associated with a fast-paced, team environment
• Able to manage time effectively
• To work in a team, and with a diverse group of people
• Must be a self-starter and self-motivated
• To focus on the task at hand and communicate with coworkers throughout production day

Requirements

• Educational requirement: High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred but not required
• Experience requirement: Previous experience (2-5 years minimum) in a manufacturing facility required
• Experience managing and supervising staff within department
• Ability to conduct basic math functions
• Must have mechanical ability to make minor adjustments
• Must operate Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Must follow all safety rules and protocols
• Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime and weekend hours
• Be able to lift 50 pounds
• Be able to withstand long periods of time on one's feet

Benefits

Benefits and Compensation include:

• Weekly pay with direct deposit available
• Health care insurance and various supplement insurance programs available after 90 days
• 401K program option after one year of employment
• Uniform program