Job Information
Golden State Foods Operations Manager in Conyers, Georgia
Overview
JOB SUMMARY: Plans and manages liquid products production operations to meet GSF objectives for quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Plans and coordinates liquid product operations for a specific product (e.g., ketchup, sauce, etc.) to ensure that department and GSF objectives for productivity and quality are met or exceeded. (50%)
Manages assigned staff, including recruiting and selecting employees, assigning work, providing training and development, evaluating performance, and building a motivated, effective team to ensure that organizational goals for diversity, career development, productivity, performance management and employee involvement are met. (25%)
Coordinates communication with staff, maintenance, and other departments to ensure effective operations and to meet the production requirements of internal and external customers. (15%)
Monitors and evaluates statistical data, operation procedures, and other information to maximize operational efficiencies and to ensure compliance with customer, GSF, and regulatory agency policies and regulations. (10%)
Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Manages, through subordinate supervisors, up to 100 mostly hourly employees
PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
Productivity/quality standards: production and process efficiency and quality
Productivity/quality standards: cases per hour
Standard costs of production
Budget
Cost containment
Employee development
Teamwork within the department and across departments
Customer satisfaction
Vendor relations
Safety standards and procedures: employees
Safety standards and procedures: facility and equipment
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in food science, accounting, or business administration from an accredited vocational, technical or junior college institution
Experience:
7 to 10 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment with increasing supervisory experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):
Food safety concepts and techniques (J)
Management concepts and techniques (J)
Project management concepts and techniques (J)
Budgetary concepts and procedures (B)
Maintenance/mechanical concepts and procedures (B)
PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)
Skill and ability to:
Manage and motivate employees in a team-based environment
Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution
Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees verbally and in writing
Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers
Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed
LocationUS-GA-Conyers
Job ID 2024-19452
Category Operations