Operations Manager 2nd Shift

Company Description

Amylu Foods is a Female founded, high-growth, natural CPG company with over a century of tradition rooted in using fresh ingredients and hand-crafted recipes. As the pioneers of chicken sausage, we blend innovation with experience, bringing bold, fresh flavors to the table. From our Chicago roots, we've grown into a passionate, dedicated team of food enthusiasts, leading the category with our creative recipes, small-batch production, and constant flavor innovation. Celebrating over 100 years of culinary craftsmanship, we're expanding our offerings and distribution nationwide, launching new and exciting products that continue to redefine the protein category.

Role Description

Amylu Foods is seeking an Operations Manager for the 2nd shift. The Operations Manager will be overseeing the Production department and managing multiple supervisors within the 2nd shift, an environment of 450+ full-time and agency associates on a daily basis. The Operations Manager is responsible for directly leading and managing the production team and partnering across departments within the plant to safely produce and deliver a quality product and service to the customer's satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and follow-up plans to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
• Establish and maintain productivity standards.
• Responsible for procuring the necessary resources to ensure effective operation of the production department.
• Direct supervision of Production Supervisors
• Participate as an active member in the safety, quality and food safety committees. Perform accident reviews and investigations as well as any other special safety assignments.
• Enforce all company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Keep employees informed on factors relating to their work assignment, work progress, and opportunity for advancement.
• Develop and implement improvements and changes in the work instructions, job descriptions, and training needs.
• Address employee relation issues as needed and collaborate with Human Resources to resolve issues.

Education and Experience:

• 5 years of production experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Bakery or food manufacturing preferred.
• With a minimum of 3 years of experience in a managerial capacity in a manufacturing environment required.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Extensive experience in manufacturing management.
• Experience and exposure to regulatory inspections (AIB, OSHA, ASI, Health Dept., EPA, City and County Inspectors)
• Experience with Quality Systems and Programs.
• Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Team management/leadership/development skills, including the ability to manage people in an organization matrix and get the best out of them, successful in building and mentoring high-performance teams.
• Maturity, self-confidence, and strong communication skills will be critical for this role.
• Effectively communicate in Spanish and English both verbal and written.
• Be able to walk long distances and to be on his/her feet for long periods of time.
• Ability to work flexible hours including holidays and weekends

Compensation and Benefits Summary

• Pay Range: $90K - $110K commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 3.5%
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 40hrs paid sick leave plus 8 paid holidays.

Amylu Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran, or disability status.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person