Subsidiary: MG Foods
Position Title: OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - LENEXA, KS
Pay Grade: 17
Salary:
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Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.
Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.
Come grow with us. We are Canteen.
Develop the team to maintain and enhance a competitive edge and service to the customer.
Leads safety awareness and implement new and innovative techniques to assure a safe working environment.
Ensure highly disciplined compliance with all regulatory and company defined food safety and sanitation standards, systems, procedures, and practices.
Oversee management of critical food safety programs such as SQF, sanitation, chemical control program, maintenance program, etc. for the corporation
Establishes and maintains high visibility to employees and create a safe environment for participation. Promotes hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solving.
Drives a continuous improvement philosophy utilizing the Toyota Production Systems Lean Manufacturing (TPS).
Establishes a leadership climate that fosters collaboration across the enterprise. Assist the enterprise in lean application.
Meets and exceeds year over year financial targets through active continuous improvement projects and driving material and non-material cost out of the business.
Directs and manages the establishment and maintenance of material replenishment methods, quality standards and performance metrics in support of the organizational goals and objectives.
Leads and mentors’ managers and supervisors in the development of a Winning Culture. Develop and improve the skills, knowledge and abilities of the managers and supervisors to ensure strong succession planning.
Supports the development of a range of products that will increase our market share or expand our market potential (3D)
Excellent organization, analytical, communication and presentation skills
Skills and Experience:
BA or BS in Operations Management, Business, Engineering or related field.
5 - 10 years in a Food Manufacturing Leadership Role or equivalent
Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts
Proven history of increased responsibility and knowledge
Desirable Characteristics:
Must be able to thrive in a team environment and have the ability to quickly build rapport
Exhibit positive energy and contribute as a change agent to the organization
Comfortable working in an ambiguity environment - takes initiatives and accountable for their site
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates a Canteenare offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Req ID: 1259897