Operations Manager

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Suffield, CT
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110K-133K Annually
Senior level
Food
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The Role
Manages operations and development of products, overseeing production quality, budgeting, compliance, and staff management to meet business objectives.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. 

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary:
Manages all activities related to operations and development of company products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image.

• Provides input to the development of product strategy and research and development of new and emerging products.

• Establishes production and quality control standards, develops budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.

• Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs.

• Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.• Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

• Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

• Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports.

• Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.

• Responsible for the successful attainment of production objectives, implementation of policies, and most effective utilization of available resources and facilities.

• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing, environmental, safety, and working conditions.

• Ensures effective communication between shifts and other departments by ensuring established communication methods regarding company performance and safety.

• Assist in designing, improving, and installing equipment and systems to improve plant efficiency and meet plant needs.

Education and Experience:

BS/MS Preferred

7+ years’ experience in a high-volume dairy manufacturing environment.

Skills and Competencies:
• Operations management responsibility in a 7X24 operation.
• Budgeting and planning experience required.
• Must have managed other operational functions such as projects, processing, and packaging.
• In depth knowledge of PMO and other related regulatory guidelines as well as interaction with federal and state government employees.
• Experience in building functional teams
• Experience with filling, and packaging
HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"


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Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is
$110,000$132,600 USD

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

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Manufacturing Operations
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The Company
HQ: Lynnfield, MA
1,959 Employees
Year Founded: 1846

What We Do

For more than 175 years, the name Hood® has been synonymous with fresh, quality dairy products that taste great. Founded in 1846 in Charlestown, Massachusetts, Hood is now one of the largest dairy processors in the country with 12 manufacturing plants across the United States. Hood is the number-one dairy brand in New England, and the company’s portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good!, LACTAID® Brand dairy products, and Blue Diamond Almond Breeze®, among others. The company also maintains its own research and development operation, which supports the superior product quality and innovation that Hood customers have come to expect.

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