HP Hood LLC · 12 hours ago
Operations Manager
Suffield, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $133K/yr
7+ years expHP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. The Operations Manager will manage all activities related to operations and development of company products, ensuring production objectives are met while maintaining quality and compliance with legal requirements.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
BS/MS Preferred
7+ years' experience in a high-volume dairy manufacturing environment
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
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Wellness programs
Employee discounts
Retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing development
Advancement opportunities
Company
HP Hood LLC
For more than 175 years, the name Hood® has been synonymous with fresh, quality dairy products that taste great.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.35MKey Investors
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
2024-11-22Grant· $0.35M
Leadership Team
R
Richard Larson
Chief Engineer
S
Steve Bashaw
Chief Engineer
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