Job Details
Operations Manager - Manufacturing Company - Portland, OR
A leading manufacturing company in the Food manufacturing Industry is seeking a dynamic individual to ensure the ongoing excellence in technical expertise and leadership within their manufacturing operations. The Manufacturing Manager will deliver full department ownership and leadership of 6 supervisors and approximately 130 unionized production area employees. The Operations Manager will oversee Production process from inbound delivery of materials and ingredients to outbound manufactured/finished goods.
Compensation: $135,000 - $150,000 Base Salary + 14% bonus. Relocation Package / Sign On Bonus. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, 401k match, 20 days PTO.
*Relocation package will be provided for candidates moving.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a production, ensuring the alignment with the site s strategic objectives.
- Achieve essential business outcomes and foster the professional growth of team members to perpetuate technical expertise in manufacturing.
- Utilize a systematic methodology to maintain long-term success in line performance.
- As a prospective manager, you will be instrumental in reaching the company s objectives in safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, and morale by translating section goals into specific targets for lines and units.
- Develop and manage budgets, oversee cost control, ensure governance and compliance, and implement loss elimination strategies.
- Engage in workforce planning, including recruitment, retention, development, succession planning, and identifying high-potential employees.
Additional Responsibilities:
- A commitment to advancing your career and shaping the future of the industry.
- Proficiency in Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Progressive Maintenance (PM) systems.
- Capability to independently maintain equipment at fundamental conditions, executing AM & PM standards.
- Experience with Total Productive Maintenance, Six Sigma, and leading production teams.
- Skill in managing complex interpersonal situations and influencing in a unionized setting.
- Effective communication abilities, both verbal and written, with a keen eye for detail.
- Lead and deliver on SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale) indicators.
- Implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives
- Manage personnel and address incidents effectively.
- Utilize problem-solving tools and methodologies.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree in Mechanical, Food Engineering, Electrical, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in the food industry.
- Proficiency in Power BI, Advanced Office Package, and SAP.
- Green Belt Certification in Six Sigma.