Project Operations Manager

Role Overview

• The Project Operations Manager oversees the planning, set-up, and launch of the new manufacturing facility, coordinating all aspects of equipment installation and process development to hire and train staff to ensure a safe and efficient production launch.
• Key responsibilities include establishing initial production goals and plans, managing resource allocation, overseeing quality control and safety compliance, and leading teams through the entire startup process to achieve production targets.
• This position will also be responsible for assisting the Plant Manager in the development of the plant’s strategy.
• This position is also responsible for the Food Safety and Food Quality programs.
• This manager will work closely with the Plant Manager to direct and manage the day-to-day operation of the facility.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience in technical, maintenance, or production departments.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical degree
• Experience in the food/beverage industry
• Strong ability to motivate and direct teams, communicate effectively with all levels of staff, and resolve conflicts.
• Understands manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality control systems.
• Experience in Food and Beverage manufacturing
• Has used a structured change management process that supports people in adopting the change, minimizing resistance, and ensuring desired outcomes
• Has used a structured MOC methodology to ensure the start-up is implemented correctly, safely, and efficiently, with proper risk analysis and validation.
• Has experience managing medium to large projects related to line or factory start-ups.
• Ability to identify and resolve operational issues, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies during the startup phase.
• Expertise in planning, scheduling, and managing complex projects and resources.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task
• Proven organizational skills
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Ability to direct, coach, and train others.
• Familiar with TQM and or statistical process control concepts
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures regarding chemicals, equipment/machinery
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Good math skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• including an ability to understand sensitive situations
• Must be able to respond to off-hour emergencies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and night shifts, and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• growth and development potential
• 401-K
• Life & Disability Insurance
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Fairs
• Gym Membership Discounts
• so much more!