Operations Manager

HP Hood; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Ongoing development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

HP Hood is seeking an operations leader to manage all activities related to the development and execution of company products at our Portland, Maine facility. You will guide manufacturing plans, cost controls, and scheduling to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 7x24 operations leadership with strong collaboration across departments and suppliers, along with experience in budgeting and process improvement in a dairy setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing operations in a high-volume dairy environment.
• Strong budgeting and planning capabilities.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple functions and suppliers to optimize production.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans including labor, cycle times, costs, and output.
• Contributes to product strategy and R&D of new products.
• Establishes production and quality standards, budgets, and cost controls.

Skills

Operations management

Budgeting

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Team building

Filling & packaging

Education

BS/MS preferred

Tools

PMO knowledge

Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary:
Manages all activities related to operations and development of company products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image.


• Provides input to the development of product strategy and research and development of new and emerging products.


• Establishes production and quality control standards, develops budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.


• Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs.


• Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met. Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.


• Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.


• Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports.


• Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.


• Responsible for the successful attainment of production objectives, implementation of policies, and most effective utilization of available resources and facilities.


• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing, environmental, safety, and working conditions.


• Ensures effective communication between shifts and other departments by ensuring established communication methods regarding company performance and safety.


• Assist in designing, improving, and installing equipment and systems to improve plant efficiency and meet plant needs.

Education and Experience:

• BS/MS Preferred


• 7+ years' experience in a high-volume dairy manufacturing environment.

Skills and Competencies:

• Operations management responsibility in a 7X24 operation.


• Budgeting and planning experience required.


• Must have managed other operational functions such as projects, processing, and packaging.


• In depth knowledge of PMO and other related regulatory guidelines as well as interaction with federal and state government employees.


• Experience in building functional teams


• Experience with filling, and packaging

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Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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