CareersInFood.com · 5 days ago
Director of Operations
Martin Bauer is a trusted solutions provider delivering premium botanical, herbal, and tea ingredients for the global food, beverage, and wellness industries. They are seeking an experienced Director of Operations to oversee production, maintenance, and shipping while ensuring regulatory compliance and product quality at their Islandia facility.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain overall operations budget and various project budgets
Oversee and maximize the flow of materials through the facility
Work closely with Quality Control to ensure high product quality and consistency
Assist in maintaining Good Manufacturing Standards (GMP) at a managerial level
Guide and oversee the safety policies and procedures of the facility
Oversee disaster and emergency evacuation planning
Enforce monthly safety training sessions for all departments
Responsible for OSHA compliance, first aid/CPR training
Chair monthly employee safety committee meetings with representatives from each department
Maintain and oversee the security policies and procedures of the facility
Work with subordinate supervisors to purchase, replace, and maintain all existing and new equipment needed for production
Documentation:
Review documentation as needed
Submit and record all correspondence to operations related regulatory agencies
Review customer and product reports and respond as needed
Review and respond when appropriate, to all product rejects and returns
Regulatory compliance:
Maintain a log of all licenses and permits that are needed for the facility and apply for and follow-up on each one in a timely manner
Provide support during audits as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in operations, Planning or an Engineering discipline
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in the food & beverage manufacturing industry
Minimum 6 of supervisory experience
Proficiency in English, with experience in both written and oral presentations
Strong knowledge of workplace safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GPMs)
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Working knowledge of processing and handling equipment
Ability to work independently of direct supervision, but in conjunction with quality and sales groups
Preferred
SAP experience
Spanish Proficiency
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Benefits
Bonus
Company
CareersInFood.com
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase