Director Of Operations

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Mrs. Gerry’s was founded in 1973 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Mrs. Gerry’s is a premier salad and side manufacturer and offers 120 different products which are sold coast to coast. We are looking for great team members who desire a friendly work environment and want to learn how we create delicious fresh potato salad, warm mashed potatoes, cold pasta salads, zesty dips and more. Our products enable families and friends to celebrate around the dinner or picnic table every day.
Title: Director of Operations
Reports To: VP of Operations & Supply Chain
HOURS: 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. end times vary due to production and business needs
DAYS: Monday – Friday primarily
STATUS: Exempt
SUPERVISION: Leads the production, processing, packaging, finished goods warehouse, quality assurance, sanitation, and maintenance departments.

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SUMMARY*

The Director of Operations successfully guides all aspects of manufacturing, quality assurance, maintenance, finished product storage/loadouts with direct reports of day shift and night shift Production Managers, QA Manager, Maintenance Manager, Production Planners, Production analyst, and others as necessary. This position reports to VP of Operations and Supply Chain and has strong peer relationships with Finance, Procurement, Sales, HR, IT, Logistics, Customer Service, etc. They direct and coordinate all activities of plant by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers and supervisors.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; *a representation of the position and other duties may be assigned.

• Provides leadership and direction to the plant in all areas of responsibility including and not limited to planning, production, processing, packaging, cold storage, and shipping.
• Supports plant leadership in overseeing the overall activities of the manufacturing facilities of the plant to ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, produced, and shipped safely at the lowest landed cost and standards to meet the customers' requirements and service level agreements while maintaining established quality standards.
• Analyzes plant operations and key metrics to maintain operational efficiencies within each department.
• Is responsible for expense management and control, including shrink, yield, labor, and overhead costs utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques.
• Provides leadership to the inventory and production team to ensure adequate inventory of raw materials, and proper receipt, data entry, and confirmation is completed accurately and timely.
• Collects and reports reliable information to measure the performance of the plant and of the various plant departments as required.
• Is responsible for ensuring customer needs are satisfied through scheduling processes which ensure that products are manufactured, loaded, and shipped to our various customers at the ordered quantities and on the required day.
• Ensures that appropriate SOPs are developed, executed, and maintained for all aspects of our business.
• Is responsible for meeting all regulatory requirement and rules.
• Involved in all food safety, HACCP, and internal audit processes.
• Assists Technical Support staff on resolution of customer complaints and issues of product quality.
• Provides management of employees directly or through supervisors to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action, and performance management.
• Cooperates in a cross-functional manner as a change agent with all departments within the Company.
• Leads by example. This includes ensuring compliance with all company policies, standards, and specifications.
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a director or manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating.
• Sets the performance management goals for the local leadership team and provides performance reviews at the company specified sequence.
• A member of the safety leadership committee, demonstrating operational commitment, and prioritize our Value of People & Safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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QUALIFICATIONS*
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Demonstrate qualities of a Director of Operations; industry experience, analytical, ability to make quick decisions, integrity, problem solve, patient, good listener and empathetic, people first leadership, confidentiality, and good communication; verbal, written, and presentation.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in operations management.
• Professional certifications in operations management, supply chain management, data analysis, or personnel management are an asset.
• Preferred: a minimum of 10 years in an operations role and minimum of 5 years of plant leadership experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In-depth knowledge of consumer product goods manufacturing is ideal.

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MATHEMATICAL SKILLS*

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry and possess strong financial acumen.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS*
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; talk and hear; use hands/fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and push or pull. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (weather and/or non-weather related). Periodically outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (weather and/or non-weather); extreme heat (weather and/or non-weather). The noise level in the plant environment is usually moderate. All personal protective equipment (PPE) is required (in the plant and areas defined as PPE essential).

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FACILITY ALERGENS*
At Mrs. Gerry's, our facility may process items that contain eggs, milk, wheat, soy, fish, crustacea, and tree nuts.
EEO STATEMENT
Mrs. Gerry's is an equal opportunity employer committed to helping you do your best work. We are committed to providing these opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, pregnancy, or Veteran status.
EMPLOYEE DRUG, ALCOHOL, AND CANNABIS FREE WORKPLACE AND DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY
Mrs. Gerry's has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol, drug, and cannabis misuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Mrs. Gerry's employees, visitors, customers, and consumers as well as to the security of the company's equipment, vehicles, facilities, property, and products. For these reasons, Mrs. Gerry's will conduct pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident/incident drug screens.
Pre-employment drug testing and background screen is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person