Operations Supervisor jobs in Macon, GA

Job description

Mr Chips, Inc. is currently recruiting for an experienced Operations Supervisor at the Macon, GA facility.

Responsible for planning, coordinating, directing and implementing all manufacturing, receiving, warehousing, shipping, purchasing, food safety, quality assurance, R&D, sanitation and pest control functions. Operations Manager is fully responsible for the oversight and management of the plant. This includes day-to-day operations, coordination of the scheduling, plan-checking, acquisition of permits, inspections, installations, services and all plant and tank yard activities. Knowledge of food production is a must.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assures that every aspect pertaining to the manufacturing of Mr. Chip’s Inc. products meets regulatory requirements and is within the guidelines established by company policy.
• Formulate strategic and operational objectives by finding ways to increase quality of customer service while simultaneously recruiting, training and supervising team members.
• Acts as the company champion for food safety and quality (under the guidance of the Safe Quality Foods [SQF] requirements), for food defense, for employee safety and sustainability.
• Acts as the Crisis Management Coordinator, if needed.
• Manage relationship with the customer to schedule and coordinate for audits.
• Organizational skills and the flexibility to jump from priority to priority, which are essential to a role that juggles a variety of functions and projects.
• Meet with employees one-on-one to provide continual coaching and evaluation of the processes and procedures. Monitoring day-to-day work of employees to ensure adherence and compliance.
• Ensures all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way.
• Working directly with VP Operations to ensure projects are handled as multiply projects at any given time.
• Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices.
• Help to ensure the organization’s processes remain legally compliant.
• Coordinates with Sales and R&D to develop and implement new products, product improvements and cost savings.
• Coordinates with Maintenance and Engineering to develop and implement new or improved processes.
• Defines the operating and inventory parameters for all new and existing products to assure efficiency and profitability, including warehousing and shipping.
• Acts as the purchasing function to order ingredients, supplies and equipment.
• As a member of the Food Safety/HACCP Team, assures that root cause analysis and corrective actions, as defined by the HACCP team, are completed.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, meeting with customers and suppliers and establishing personal networks.
• Along with Sales and Quality Assurance respond to customer issues, providing input for corrective and preventive actions to the Operations and Food Safety Team.

Education/Experience/Capabilities Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Operational Management or related experience.
• 5 to 10 years’ experience in the food industry, with high level management responsibilities.
• Must have excellent communication skills including written and verbal.
• Organizational skills and the flexibility to jump from priority to priority, which are essential to a role that juggles a variety of functions and projects.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Strong personal and professional judgement, which are invaluable skills for a role that makes hiring decisions as well as in finding the best solution to organizational dilemmas.
• Problem-Solving Skills and Interpersonal Skills – an Operations Manager must communicate with both executives and staff employees in order to create and administer policy.
• Experience with business and financial principles, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is a must.
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment.
• Must be able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong analytical ability required to effectively communicate with all levels of employees, management and customers.
• A thorough understanding of financial and budgeting processes and principles, which allows the Operations Manager to assess the company’s earnings and spending to find areas for improvement.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Warehouse

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Food production: 4 years (Preferred)
• Supervising Experience: 10 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Macon, GA 31217: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person