Operations Manager

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
• We prioritize our communities and the planet we share
• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Responsible to monitor and meet all key performance indicators for developing action plans to meet targets and provide necessary support and direction to operations areas to ensure quality, reliability, safety, sanitation, and fit for use objectives are met.
• Plan for technological, preventive maintenance and engineering improvements for operations and provide for principle-based operations, improvements for cost per unit, accuracy of records and operational efficiencies.
• Assures compliance with organizational policies and procedures, and national, regional and local regulations. Actively pursues sustainability processes. Assures a safe working environment ensuring that all employees understand their role and commitment to the safe operation of the plant
• Ensures adherence to McCormick High Performance System models by providing appropriate coaching and development for 4 - 6 direct reports. Create and maintain a positive employee relations environment, ensuring utilization of a participative approach.
• Manges direction of the Utility Mechanics deployed to the departments.
• Will develop and manage departmental budget. Will measure and report performance for each business unit.
• Works collaboratively with support departments, i.e. Scheduling, Quality, Engineering/Maintenance, Materials Management, Human Relations to ensure that all key processes, projects, and programs are completed successfully.

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical, Food, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in a similar role in the food industry.
• Experience leading and developing Continuous Improvement projects.
• Extensive experience in direct dealings with unions.
• Solid knowledge of SAP (highly preferred).
• Certifications and/or solid knowledge in: Food Safety, FSSC2200, and HACCP.
• Detailed understanding of how all areas of the plant interact to contribute to the business.
• Basic commercial awareness as it relates to competition but only requires limited understanding of the latest developments in the industry.
• Manage budgets for 1-3 departments and take appropriate actions to meet budgets.
• Has comprehensive understanding of how department level results roll up to impact both the site’s results and overall division results.
• Professional English (spoken and written).