Operations and Continuous Improvement Manager

Are you a talented operations and CI professional looking to join a fast-paced, passionate team? We are looking for someone with a growth mindset who can play a vital part in our scaling process. This person will support manufacturing site strategy and company vision with plenty of opportunities to take on new initiatives and projects.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with functional departments in the implementation of improvementsInvestigate and implement innovative manufacturing processes to reduce costs and improve product qualityApply lean manufacturing principles in designing, specifying, and validating world-class manufacturing processes that achieve organizational goalsIdeate and implement strategic improvements for production, quality, and labor utilization throughout the facilityProvide leadership to ensure effective utilization of plant personnel and equipment

Requirements

Plan and coordinate manufacturing operations for production, machinery, processing, and packaging departmentsEnsure that production line schedules are in accordance with facility capabilities, customer requirements, and financial planningManage materials replenishment, quality standards, and performance metrics in support of organizational goals and objectivesManage cost structures for manufacturing by keeping operational expenses within budget allowance, and investigate cost-reduction measuresCreate documentation protocols and ensure that all records of operations are properly maintained and reviewed

Culture Fit

The candidate who will be a strong motivational / cultural fit should demonstrate a high degree of the following leadership traits:

Adaptability – Ability to read and adapt to their environment and flex their style and approach based on the context. Bring change in a steady, managed way vs. a forced manner.Organizational / Political Savvy – Understand and leverage organization networks and build alliances with key stakeholders throughout the journey. Have a strong sense of organization politics and ability to avoid political pitfalls.Teamwork / Collaboration – Ability to partner with colleagues and teams in a collaborative fashion to deliver work output.Strategic Perspective – Ability to maintain a strategic perspective, yet roll-up the sleeves and do work when necessary. Build the strategic framework from which s/he will manage from and leverage key experts to utilize their talents to deliver within that framework.Problem-Solving – Sharp and analytical problem-solving skills; Ability to break down issues/ problems methodically and develop sustainable solutions.Communication/ Interpersonal Skills – Ability to be a comfortable and open communicator including proactively sharing information, bringing issues/ concerns to the table early and collaboratively working through solutions. Candidate will also demonstrate level of comfortBilingual competency in English and Spanish preferred.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.