Director, Operations - Food Manufacturing

Sysco Corp.; Hampshire Township (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC is seeking a results-driven leader to oversee meat processing operations, including cut, prep, packaging, and warehouse activities. You will guide plant production, drive continuous improvement, manage department managers, and collaborate with sales and quality teams to deliver high-quality products and efficient performance.

Bachelor's preferred with four years of leadership in meat processing; onsite role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Four years leadership in meat processing.
• Experience leading plant production teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead department managers across cut, prep, packaging and warehouse.
• Drive operational improvements and efficiencies in processing.
• Coordinate with departments to meet production challenges.
• Appraise performance and direct teams on concerns or new tasks.
• Manage costs in labor, equipment and supplies related to operations.
• Collaborate with sales and merchandising on product development and knowledge.

Skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the leadership of the department managers within the processing facility including cut, prep, packaging, and warehouse. Stay involved in the process and have a good understanding of the departments' needs such as systems, staffing, and equipment. Other areas of responsibility are food safety, employee safety, fielding employee and customer complaints and ensure high-quality cuts at the highest possible yield along with maximizing pounds per man-hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for managing plant production and working with management to ensure the continual operational improvement of efficiencies and effectiveness of the company.
• Coordinate with all departments within the organization to establish and carry out operational challenges.
• Direct, monitor and appraise the performance of all areas immediately reporting and provide direction on areas of concern or new tasks.
• Maintain qualified personnel in positions that report directly and recommend compensation for all production employees.
• Participates as part of the management team to develop business strategies, company policy, and company direction.
• Provide input and leadership on decision-making issues, review and approve costs in labor, equipment, supplies and other areas as they relate to the overall operation.
• Work with customers, sales, and merchandising functions on product development and building meat knowledge.
• Assist with customer and field sales inquiries to offer solutions to resolve problems.
• Provide analysis to president as requested.
• Approve major projects or personal changes within the production facility.
• Give a reason for the expenditure include the benefits the new equipment will bring to the facility and an estimated pay off time based on studies leading to the decision for purchase.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's preferred

Experience

• Four years leadership of Meat processing background

Professional Skills

• Leadership skills

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