Fresh and Ready Food Group
Director of Operations
Fresh and Ready Food Group, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, United States, 53154
Director of Operations
Fresh and Ready Food Group
Oak Creek, WI
Position Summary:
The Operations Director serves as the Site Leader for the Oak Creek, WI food manufacturing facility, overseeing all aspects of plant operations. This leadership role is responsible for building operational talent, driving continuous improvement, and implementing lean manufacturing practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. Reporting to the Regional Director, the Director is accountable for delivering sustainable improvements in safety, productivity, quality, on‑time deliveries, and inventory management while fostering a high‑performance culture.
Key Responsibilities
sDevelop and lead a high-performing team to maintain a competitive edge and exceptional customer servic
eChampion safety awareness and implement innovative techniques to ensure a safe working environmen
tEnsure strict compliance with all regulatory and company-defined food safety and sanitation standard
sOversee critical food safety programs including SQF, sanitation, chemical control, and maintenanc
eMaintain high visibility with employees and promote a hands-on, participative approach to problem-solvin
gDrive continuous improvement using Toyota Production System (TPS) Lean Manufacturing principle
sFoster cross-functional collaboration and support enterprise-wide lean initiative
sAchieve year-over-year financial targets through cost-reduction and continuous improvement project
sManage material replenishment methods, quality standards, and performance metric
sMentor managers and supervisors to build a winning culture and ensure strong succession plannin
gSupport product development initiatives to expand market share and potentia
lDemonstrate excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and presentation skill
Qualifications
nsBA or BS in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related fie
ld5–10 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing or equivale
ntStrong understanding of Lean Manufacturing concep
tsProven track record of increasing responsibility and operational knowled
icsTeam-oriented with the ability to quickly build rapp
ortPositive energy and a proactive, change-agent mind
setComfortable with ambiguity and takes initiative with full accountabil
Physical Demands
andsFrequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and communicatio
tionReasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabili
nmentExposure to cold environments, moving mechanical parts, and varying noise levels on the factory floorReasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabil
Travel
Must be willing to travel to customer and supplier
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Oak Creek, WI
Position Summary:
The Operations Director serves as the Site Leader for the Oak Creek, WI food manufacturing facility, overseeing all aspects of plant operations. This leadership role is responsible for building operational talent, driving continuous improvement, and implementing lean manufacturing practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. Reporting to the Regional Director, the Director is accountable for delivering sustainable improvements in safety, productivity, quality, on‑time deliveries, and inventory management while fostering a high‑performance culture.
Key Responsibilities
sDevelop and lead a high-performing team to maintain a competitive edge and exceptional customer servic
eChampion safety awareness and implement innovative techniques to ensure a safe working environmen
tEnsure strict compliance with all regulatory and company-defined food safety and sanitation standard
sOversee critical food safety programs including SQF, sanitation, chemical control, and maintenanc
eMaintain high visibility with employees and promote a hands-on, participative approach to problem-solvin
gDrive continuous improvement using Toyota Production System (TPS) Lean Manufacturing principle
sFoster cross-functional collaboration and support enterprise-wide lean initiative
sAchieve year-over-year financial targets through cost-reduction and continuous improvement project
sManage material replenishment methods, quality standards, and performance metric
sMentor managers and supervisors to build a winning culture and ensure strong succession plannin
gSupport product development initiatives to expand market share and potentia
lDemonstrate excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and presentation skill
Qualifications
nsBA or BS in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related fie
ld5–10 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing or equivale
ntStrong understanding of Lean Manufacturing concep
tsProven track record of increasing responsibility and operational knowled
icsTeam-oriented with the ability to quickly build rapp
ortPositive energy and a proactive, change-agent mind
setComfortable with ambiguity and takes initiative with full accountabil
Physical Demands
andsFrequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and communicatio
tionReasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabili
nmentExposure to cold environments, moving mechanical parts, and varying noise levels on the factory floorReasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabil
Travel
Must be willing to travel to customer and supplier
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