• Operations Manager

    Golden State Foods (Conyers, GA)


    Operations Manager

    Description

    ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

    Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

    ABOUT THE JOB

    TheOperations Managerplans and manages liquid products production operations to meet GSF objectives for quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction.

    WHAT YOU'LL DO

    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

    WHAT YOU'LL NEED

    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

     

    WHAT YOU’LL GET

     

    + People First:At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.

    + Values Driven:Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.

    + People Development:At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.

    + Philanthropy & Sustainability:We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.

    + Extensive Benefits:Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.