Operations Manager

The Operation Manager defines and executes production plans in a safe and quality manner to deliver products on time, including assembly, equipment operations, manufacturing processes, handling, and packaging.

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

Knowledge & Experience:

• Prefer candidates with a BA/BS in Business Administration or related degree; or four to ten years related experience and/or training in relevant industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• A minimum of 5 (five) years in progressive commercial foodservice, or industry related assignments is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 (three) years supervisory/management experience required.
• Understanding of manufacturing industry processes and procedures with hands on experience.
• Demonstrable ability to apply strategic vision to an organization.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, work under pressure with challenging deadlines while delivering high quality results.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and 5S processes.
• Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.

Essential Functions | Accountabilities | Performance Measures

• Confers with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards and to develop budget and cost controls.
• Communicates to all shift leader's production plans, activities, and established production priorities.
• Directs trains and coaches all shift leaders on company policies and procedures.
• Informs the human resources department when personnel problems arise and assists with the hiring of new employees.
• Reviews employee performance evaluation and coaches all shift on how to complete the employee evaluations.
• Coordinate with the human resource department all employee disciplinary reports and or terminations.
• Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Work with production and inventory control to revise production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems.
• Consult with engineering personnel relative to modifications of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality products.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
• Cooperates with other members of management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies, operating procedures, and goals.
• Regular and punctual attendance, consistently adhere to the assigned work schedule
• Comply with all GMP requirements and adhere to all CFS safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Leadership & Talent Management: Supervises a team consisting of professionals, typically at the entry or intermediate level. Leads, directs, and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results. Provides primary input to hiring, firing, promotion, performance, and rewards decisions for direct reports.

Certificates | Licenses | Registrations: None

Travel Required: Up to 10% travel, in support of corporate initiatives

Work Environment: Manufacturing

Physical Demands:

• Wear safety attire and protective gear on a daily basis.

• Usually work indoors. This site may not be temperature controlled.
• Are exposed to hazardous equipment on a weekly basis.
• May share workspace with others

The physical and work environment demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CFS BRANDS:

Headquarters located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, CFS BRANDS is a market-leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of commercial foodservice, healthcare, and industrial hygiene products.

CFS BRANDS has maintained its industry-leading position and consistent growth with a strong focus on customer support and satisfaction, product variety and availability, and a unique ability to be a "one-stop shop" solution for a wide range of organizations. CFS BRANDS enjoys this competitive market advantage through its extensive network of brands and global manufacturing and distribution facilities.

CFS BRANDS's core products include dinnerware, drinkware, professional cookware, industrial hygiene products brushes and cleaning tools, dispensing systems, and healthcare meal service equipment. These products are provided through major distributors customers across the country.

CFS BRANDS became a portfolio company of The Jordan Company ("TJC"), a private equity firm, in 2018. More information on CFS BRANDS can be found at www.cfsbrands.com.

CFS Brands is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.