Operations Manager

directivesWho we are

We are the leaders in the fresh prepared food manufacturing industry. We are fast developing a strong presence in the US as we continue to disrupt the eating habits of US consumers. We are passionate about the food we make and demand for our products is high. You may not know our Bakkavor name but our customers are some of the best-known grocery chains across the globe.

In total, we have 19,000 employees worldwide. Here in the US we are playing an instrumental part in driving change in freshly prepared foods to some of the major retailer chains and in the UK we are the market leader in all categories we serve.

Our mission is: to develop and produce innovative, commercially successful, great-tasting food that offers choice, convenience and freshness to people around the world.

Our values are:

• Respect & Trust Each Other
• Be Proud Of What We Do
• Keep The Customer At The Heart Of What We Do
• Get It Right, Keep It Right

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Operations Manager is responsible for the delivery of short to Medium term operations. The primary responsibilities are to maintain a safe manufacturing environment and to achieve overall business objectives including: safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and lean directives set by the business. The Operations Manager plays a key role in communicating and supporting the operational vision and goals of the business.

• Manage operations to achieve/exceed- agreed upon growth, revenue, and financial objectives. Ensuring operations meet profitability roles.
• Establish Operational performance metrics, standards and measurements for direct reports and the operation as a whole.
• operation as a whole.
• Monitor and measure performance to plan. Deliver timely, objective, and actionable feedback on the performance plan.
• Ensure that products are delivered on-time and in full to customers meeting all customer and regulatory requirements pertaining to quality and food safety.
• Lead initiatives to foster a safe, collaborative, and team-oriented culture
• Foster a Positive employee relations environment by building a culture where employees are motivated and actively engaged in driving continuous improvement in the business.

LEADERSHIP

• This position manages production supervisors and is responsible for 150+ production employees.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• English and Spanish communication skills- spoken and written.
• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college in a relevant field
• Lead Six Sigma Certification
• 5 years of experience in fast paced manufacturing preferably Food Manufacturing.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift

Experience:

• Food Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Carson, CA 90746: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person