Operations Director

Description

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service 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.

JOB SUMMARY: Plans and directs all plant liquid product activities and operations in order to meet GSF objectives for quality, efficiency, cost, safety, and customer satisfaction

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Plans, directs, and implements daily liquid products operations, developing and implementing standards, to achieve or exceed department and GSF objectives and to ensure compliance with regulatory and company guidelines. (35%)

- Directs 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. (20%)

- Establishes and maintains strong relations with customers, vendors, and trade organizations to enhance GSF’s reputation in the industry and to keep abreast of current information. (15%)

- Oversees the auditing, evaluation, and analysis of operational procedures, safety, quality and efficiency, submitting the required reports to ensure accurate and timely information. (15%)

- Coordinates weekly management review team meetings to ensure that required information is presented for analysis, review, and management decision-making. (5%)

- Participates in the joint hourly/salaried safety committee to ensure safety concerns are met. (5%)

- Recruits, hires and trains supervisors and managers to appropriate roles as needed by the company. (5%)

- Oversees and ensures the health of the business unit as a whole, including finances, people, safety and quality.

- Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in food science or related area from an accredited vocational, technical or junior college institution

Experience:

5 to 10 years of relevant work experience in a food-manufacturing environment with increasing management experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

- Budgetary concepts and procedures (E) - Production/operations concepts and techniques (E) - Food safety concepts and techniques (E) - Management concepts and techniques (E) - Project management concepts and techniques (J) - Warehouse and materials handling concepts and techniques (J) - PC word processing/spreadsheet software applications (B)

Skill and ability to:

- Manage and motivate employees in a team-based environment - Interpret operations problems and anomalies and identify appropriate solutions - Analyze and resolve complex problems - 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

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: continuous improvement of products/processes - Planning and forecasting - 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

WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

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