Operations/Facility Manager

Job Description

The Facility Manager has up to five direct reports to manage a workforce of up to 220 employees in a 235,000 square feet repackaging operation. The manager is responsible for maintaining positive customer relations with a single customer, conducting business as outlined by the General Manager and company policy. The Facility Manager is responsible for maintaining safety standards, quality assurance, food safety standards and achieving production goals. The Facility Manager is the driving force behind the continuous improvement programs and builds a culture of actively engaged associates.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

Safety, Quality and Production - In that order.

Overall responsible for the Safety and Quality Programs.

Continuous Improvement champion.

Oversee and provide direction for demand planning, scheduling and inventory control.

Warehouse Management System (WMS) to maintain 100% inventory control, Quality Management, Maintenance Management.

Hire, supervise, and review management performance to meet facility goals.

Manage, lead a full-time and temporary workforce.

Act as point of contact to a single customer. Communicate Quality and Production performance to single customer.

Ensure facility is operating within budget and manage all assets to maximize profits.

Develop and implement temporary staffing guidelines to control manpower costs.

Communicate and implement company policy.

Conduct reviews and coach associates for professional development and growth.

C. Job Contacts (main interfaces inside and outside the company)

- General Manager Customers and Vendors

D. Knowledge, skills and experience required

(Detail here the knowledge, skills and experience required for satisfactory performance of the job)

Educational Background:

Highschool Diploma or GED equivalent

Knowledge/Skills Required:

7 -10 years experience in a manufacturing environment working in a management role.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

Working knowledge of demand planning, forecasting and scheduling.

Working knowledge and experience with Safety Programs (OSHA, Workman's Comp).

Working knowledge and experience with Quality Assurance Management (RCAs, Corrective/Preventative Measures, ISO, AIB, SQF).

Working knowledge or certification in Continuous Improvement Methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)

Experience communicating Quality and Production performance to customers.

Experience working with a temporary workforce.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Computer literacy for usage of WMS, e-mail, MS Office applications, intranet, and file management and integration.

Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus

Able to work flexible hours, minimal travel.

Plus quarterly bonusesCompany Description

Specialized Recruiting Division of Express Employment Professionals

Full-time