Head of Operations, Food Manufacturing
(Frozen Food, Twin Falls, ID area, Onsite, Relocation Assistance)

Reports directly to the CEO   

Responsibilities:

·      Provide leadership and direction to the plant in all areas: Administration, Receiving, Production, Packaging, Maintenance, Warehousing, Shipping, Purchasing, Safety, and Environmental.

·      Direct overall activities of the plant to ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, produced, and shipped at the lowest possible cost to meet customer requirements while maintaining corporate quality standards.

·      Service:  Ensure customer orders are produced and shipped on time and in full, as per our corporate service target levels

·      Continuous Improvement:  Analyze plant operations to maintain industry competitiveness and take advantage of new processes and technology as applicable.

·      Cost:  Control expenses, including labor, raw material shrink and waste, and indirect costs associated with plant operation.

·      Develop and execute KPIs to improve safety, quality, and production deliverables to reduce COGS and drive efficiency.

·      Develop and manage plant capital budget/ROI and lead the plant capital projects ongoing.

·      Manage plant safety program, including training, compliance reporting, and recognition.

·      Support and review SQF internal audits for compliance with corporate, customer, and government standards. Continuously improve performance and adherence to all SQF requirements.

·      Manage food security program, assess and eliminate risks to adulteration of raw materials, finished goods, plant property, and resources.

·      Conduct audits for compliance with corporate, customer, and government standards. Continuously improve performance and adherence to all requirements.

·      Maintain staffing levels, performance evaluation system, progressive discipline, and new hire onboarding & orientation.

·      Develop and coach Production Managers, provide leadership and educational opportunities, and provide qualified candidates for succession planning.

·      Support and encourage the support of our Corporate Mission Statement, Vision, and Values to facilitate the achievement of our company goals.

Direct Reports

·      Production Mgr.

·      Maintenance Mgr.

·      Warehouse Mgr.

Training, Credentials, Certificates

·      A bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline is preferred.

·      Minimum of 8-10 years of successful management experience in a food production or manufacturing role.

·      Quality experience, including but not limited to HACCP, compliance auditing, GMPs, Plant Sanitation Schedule, and SQF.

·      Plant safety experience includes but is not limited to ergonomics, hazardous materials, accident and compliance reporting, and training.

Competitive Compensation Package

·      Base target range $145,000 - $180,000 (depending on experience)

·      15% bonus potential

·      Excellent benefits package

·      Relocation Assistance for the right person, local candidates preferred