Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BCs Values and of course loving chocolate.

The Operations Manager is responsible for directing and managing all plant operations with overall responsibilities for Production and Sanitation; sets and monitors performance of the Plant against balanced scorecard set targets, following all the standards in areas such as people, safety, food safety, quality, manufacturing efficiency, and productivity.

They ensure and nurture a culture of Safety, Food safety First and Quality Always mindset across their department, in line with the Barry Callebaut Operating System (BCOS) objective (0 accidents, 0 defects, 0 delays, 0 impact). She/he/they have the responsibility to act and speak up when deviations cannot be solved locally (example: supplier quality)

She/he/they ensures compliance with all relevant regulations on a country, local or global level, and constantly seeks improvements through lean principles and people capabilities development towards achieving best in class performance.

Key responsibilities include:

Be a leadership role model living Barry Callebaut values and practicing servant leadership

Direct and manage plant operations for Production and Sanitation.

Adhere to and promote GMPs and all other food safety requirements.

Lead and own the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Pillar

Lead, direct, and control the day-to-day operational activities of the factory to achieve the quality, operational and financial objectives on short and medium-term in line with the overall master plan.

Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production as well as quality standards.

Support the definition and execution of the budget; monitor the cost and effectiveness of production activities to optimize resources, prioritize spending, and achieve volume, quality, and manufacturing standards.

Direct and monitor Cell Leads to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan. Act as a liaison between department managers, as well as executive department managers to inform personnel of decisions, policies, and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes, and results.

Manage the infrastructure and assets of the operations areas and ensure the factory remains under hygienic conditions

Work effectively and relate well with others. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others, working to maintain constructive working relationships.

Identify, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data. Direct the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of production standards.

Take corrective actions when necessary, in accordance with company policies, as well as complying with current federal, state, and local regulations.

This is a 24/7 facility. Candidates must have open availability and be able to work all shifts, including evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays as per the business needs.

About you:

BA/BS in industrial, mechanical, or business administration.

10+ years experience in manufacturing management, preferably in process-orientated operations and/or related industry. A minimum of 5 years experience managing a significant segment of a large manufacturer or the entire operation of a smaller manufacturer.

IWS/TPM Methodology with experience in Autonomous Maintenance, preferred

Strong technical background suppo