Operations Manager

Operations Manager - Manufacturing Company - Portland, OR

A leading manufacturing company in the Food manufacturing Industry is seeking a dynamic individual to ensure the ongoing excellence in technical expertise and leadership within their manufacturing operations.

The Manufacturing Manager will deliver full department ownership and leadership of 6 supervisors and approximately 130 unionized production area employees.

The Operations Manager will oversee Production process from inbound delivery of materials and ingredients to outbound manufactured / finished goods.

Compensation : $135,000 - $150,000 Base Salary + 14% bonus. Relocation Package / Sign On Bonus. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, 401k match, 20 days PTO.

Relocation package will be provided for candidates moving.

Responsibilities :

• Lead a production, ensuring the alignment with the site’s strategic objectives.
• Achieve essential business outcomes and foster the professional growth of team members to perpetuate technical expertise in manufacturing.
• Utilize a systematic methodology to maintain long-term success in line performance.
• As a prospective manager, you will be instrumental in reaching the company’s objectives in safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, and morale by translating section goals into specific targets for lines and units.
• Develop and manage budgets, oversee cost control, ensure governance and compliance, and implement loss elimination strategies.
• Engage in workforce planning, including recruitment, retention, development, succession planning, and identifying high-potential employees.

Additional Responsibilities :

• A commitment to advancing your career and shaping the future of the industry.
• Proficiency in Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Progressive Maintenance (PM) systems.
• Capability to independently maintain equipment at fundamental conditions, executing AM & PM standards.
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance, Six Sigma, and leading production teams.
• Skill in managing complex interpersonal situations and influencing in a unionized setting.
• Effective communication abilities, both verbal and written, with a keen eye for detail.
• Lead and deliver on SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale) indicators.
• Implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives
• Manage personnel and address incidents effectively.
• Utilize problem-solving tools and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Food Engineering, Electrical, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the food industry.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Advanced Office Package, and SAP.
• Green Belt Certification in Six Sigma.
30+ days ago