Midwestern Pet Foods is seeking an Operations Manager in their Waverly, NY facility.

The operations manager will provide support by promoting continuous improvement in all plant operations.

Job Responsibilities:

·        Schedule production runs to ensure orders are shipped promptly.

·        Coordinate with department managers to ensure quality, on-time production and delivery.

·        Coordinate with the corporate procurement team to order ingredients and product packaging. Assist with any discrepancies.  

·        Coordinate the daily activities of the production and operation teams.

·        Assist the Plant Manager in facility projects and day-to-day operations.

·        Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance with MPF standards.

·        Evaluate equipment and facility upgrades to support continuous improvement.

·        Assist in hiring and training production team members.

·        Ensure that all Safety procedures and policies are being followed.

·        Ensure that all Food Safety and Quality cGMP’s and policies are being followed.

·        Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

·        Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance with industry standards.

·        5 plus years’ experience of leadership role within supply chain planning, logistics planning, or supervision of manufacturing facility

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills and abilities

·        Working knowledge of production equipment

·        Proactive problem solving skills