Site Leader - Hamilton Operations

The Site Leader - Hamilton Operations for the Synergy Flavors Hamilton, Ohio location is a hands-on position responsible for supporting our essence, extract and food service businesses. This role is critical in ensuring that production meets the company's quality, cost, delivery, and safety objectives. The Manufacturing Site Leader will drive operational excellence, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure that the site meets our high standards of excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management:

Provide strong leadership to the site, promoting a culture of learning, accountability and continuous improvement.

Develop and execute site-level strategies that align with our goals and objectives.

Manage and mentor a team of department managers, supervisors and cross functional leaders.

Foster a positive work environment that promotes safety, quality, and transparency.

Oversee workforce planning and development, ensuring the site has the necessary skills and competencies to meet future demands.

Collaborate with key Wauconda cross functions to ensure the success of commercialization and operations including, but not limited to: Sales, Regulatory, Applications, Business Development. Operational Excellence:

Oversee daily operations, ensuring production targets are met with high efficiency and quality.

Implement and maintain best practices in manufacturing processes.

Monitor key performance indicators and take corrective actions as needed to achieve desired outcomes.

Optimize resource allocation, including labor, materials, and equipment. Financial Management:

Develop and Implement Budgets and Forecasts

Cost Control and Productivity / Optimization

Prepare Capital Expenditure Requests

Manage inventory levels and accuracy Safety and Compliance:

Ensure the site complies with all applicable safety regulations and company policies.

Promote a culture of safety, ensuring all employees are trained and committed to safe work practices.

Oversee environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives. Quality Assurance:

Work closely with the Quality team to address customer complaints and implement corrective actions.

Ensure that products meet or exceed customer quality standards through a close partnership with Quality leadership. Customer Focus:

Collaborate with the Sales and Customer Service teams to ensure timely delivery and high customer satisfaction.

Address customer concerns and implement solutions to improve service levels. Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

In-depth knowledge of a flavor or food ingredient process manufacturing facility preferred, including high level of proficiency with GMP requirements.

Proven track record of leading large teams and driving operational improvements.

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage complex projects . Key Competencies:

Leadership and Team Building

Financial Acumen

Operational Excellence

Problem-Solving and Decision Making

Customer Focus