Dole Food Company, Inc Hiring for Operations Manager at Soledad, CA  Full Time

Production – Plant

32655 Camphora Gloria Rd, Soledad, California

Full-Time/Regular

814

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Under the general direction of the Plant Director, this position manages all production activities to meet production, Quality and Safety goals. This role is responsible for producing thousands of high-quality cases in a safe cost-efficient manner.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Direct and supervise the product, process, and packaging activities and priorities of production involving approximately 33 packaging machines, and 2 tray lines with up to 900 hourly and 12 salaried employees operating up to 6-7 days per week.
• Responsible for evaluation, compliance, and implementation of process improvement projects to increase productivity, quality, and safety standards.
• Responsible for development and management of annual production budget
• Responsible for maintaining high quality and efficient sanitation, safety, and production standards.
• Manage and maximize the effectiveness of all production workers, equipment, materials, and productivity to produce products within planned schedules while minimizing costs and meeting or exceeding established standards.
• Responsible to track/meet department, plant, and company KPI’s.
• Responsible for enhancing food safety, culture, and employee safety.
• Partner with Human Resources and Labor relations on Union subjects
• Responsible for partnering with Talent Acquisition to maintain awareness and of all production vacancies within the plant, to help increase employee retention, and decrease position vacancy times.
• Partner with Engineering on new equipment installation
• Assist in implementing effective employee relations programs.
• Intermediate understanding of HACCP, GMP’s, and general food safety guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• 5 – 7 years management experience in a production environment, preferably in the food processing industry, involving efficiency improvement/monitoring, and quality management.
• 3-5 years as a department manager.
• Must have excellent computer skills and a strong understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, including the ability to, on a regular basis perform pivot tables, graphing and formula creation.
• Strong knowledge of food plant operations in terms of both productivity and cost drivers.
• Strong subject matter expertise in operational problem identification, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage, motivate, and train people.
• Experience working with FDA, GFSI, and Federal/State regulatory bodies.
• Must have knowledge of applicable safety and quality regulations.
• Bilingual in both Spanish and English is preferred.
• Dynamic, hands-on ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented food-processing environment.
• Must have the ability to make decisions, maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand, and follow posted work rules/procedures and to accept constructive criticism.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, trends, information, and KPI metrics that lead to increased product quality, reduced waste, profit maximization and customer satisfaction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to climb stairs, spend a majority of time standing and walking, and maneuver around an array of equipment. Able to work in a cold (35*), wet and noisy environment.

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexibility to work both a variety of shifts and hours required.
• Ability to travel as needed although minimum travel is typically required.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• BS in Business Management, Operations Management, or related field preferred.

PAY RATE:

• $140,000 – $150,000 Annually

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.