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Job Purpose and Impact

The Operations Manager in the Refining Department will lead all production or operating processes by being responsible for the operations agenda and leading an engaged team that will execute business deliverables for the Chocolate Refining Manufacturing. In this role, you will deliver on the production plan ensuring that safety, quality, cost, engagement objectives are met and you will lead continuous improvement activities within the department. The position is responsible for transforming departmental goals into measurable results.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor overall manufacturing operational results such as yields, efficiencies and costs. Takes appropriate action to stay on track with objectives.
• Accountable for overseeing execution and delivery of production commitments for the site.
• Ensure safety of the production facility by collaborating with internal and external resources to drive towards a zero harm culture for accident or illness within the manufacturing function.
• Ensure operational compliance with food safety and quality are met.
• Provide leadership and mentor our team allowing development of strong leaders at all levels to ensure succession and capability for a more diverse workforce.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement together with timely root cause analysis of non-standard conditions.
• Ensure ongoing review of key performance indicators with focus on continuous improvements in site operational targets.
• Lead and develop a team, coach and make decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.
• Assist in project selection and implementation including assisting other members to accomplish the goals of the department to align with the site business plan. best practices for selecting, planning, developing and executing while consistently delivering successful projects

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Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of four years of related work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Lean six sigma
• Two years of supervisory experience
• Able to work in a plant environment
• 6+ years of experience with plant processes, operations and management
• Established skills in continuous improvement.
• Confirmed ability to lead people through the change management cycle.
• Confirmed skills in organizational development and people management.
• Two years of supervisory experience
• Experience with SAP
• Experience working in an environment with a collective bargaining agreement
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing (e.g. Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping)
• Experience with FSMS initiatives and programs

Position Details

• Location: Milwaukee, WI;  Relocation assistance may be provided for this role 
• Schedule is typically days, Monday - Friday. There are also some events that might need to work on the weekends
• The business will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position