Head of Manufacturing Operations

HARIBO of America, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HARIBO of America, Inc. in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, is looking for a Head of Manufacturing Operations to lead the plant’s factory floor and champion a people-centric culture. The site operates 24/6 with 350+ employees and a 500,000+ sq ft facility.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of manufacturing experience and 5+ years in a managerial role, with prior food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing exposure and a strong GMP/FDA background. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Operations, Food Science or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 5+ years of managerial experience overseeing large teams in manufacturing.
• Direct experience in food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing, understanding regulations and guidelines.
• Demonstrated understanding of GMPs—Good Manufacturing Processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of FDA food regulations.
• Ability to travel domestically as needed, and internationally if required.

Responsibilities

• Lead factory floor operations at HARIBO of America’s gummy candy plant in Pleasant Prairie, WI.
• Manage and lead salaried and hourly factory leaders and associates.
• Accountable for delivering established goals and KPIs.
• Execute strategic plans and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality, Safety, Engineering & Maintenance, Supply Chain, HR and other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Management/Operations/Food Science

Tools

SAP

FSSC 22000 knowledge

ISO 22000 knowledge

HACCP Certification

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Why work at HARIBO? The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset. At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.

We are the world's #1 gummi candy manufacturer. It's a great time to join HARIBO and help spread \"Childlike Happiness\" (one of our core values) to consumers across the United States. The Head of Manufacturing Operations is responsible for factory floor operations at HARIBO’s state-of-the-art food manufacturing plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin (Kenosha area on Interstate 94).

TheHead of Manufacturing Operations will oversee operations for our only factory in the United States. Our plant is a 24/6 operation with over 500,000 square feet, and well over 350+ employees total. The Head of Manufacturing Operations will be the site champion for factory floor operations and championing a people-centric culture in the plant.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 5+ years in a Managerial role within manufacturing. Additionally, prior experience in food manufacturing and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing is required to better understand the regulations, best practices, and guidelines required in a gummy candy manufacturing plant. Are you HARIBO?

Responsibilities:

• Lead factory floor operations HARIBO of America’s gummy candy manufacturing plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
• Manage and lead salaried factory leaders and hourly factory associates
• Accountable for delivering established goals and KPIs
• Execute strategic plans and implement new plans with a continuous improvement mindset
• Partner and work cross-functionally with other departments including Quality, Safety, Engineering & Maintenance, Supply Chain, Human Resources and other internal departments and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Operations, Food Science or other related field
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in manufacturing
• Minimum 5+ years of experience of Managerial experience formally managing large teams in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience working directly in a food manufacturing plant or a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant (providing experience and understanding in legal regulations, best practices, and guidelines required in a gummy candy manufacturing plant)
• Demonstrated understanding of and adhering to GMPs—Good Manufacturing Processes
• Demonstrated understanding of FDA food regulations
• Ability to travel domestically as needed
• Ability to travel internationally, if needed, to visit other HARIBO manufacturing plants globally

Skills

• SAP experience preferred
• FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 knowledge preferred
• HACCP Certification preferred
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email [e-mail].