Niagara Bottling, LLC
OperationsManager-Aseptic
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“Operations Manager - Aseptic at Niagara Bottling, LLC. Skills: Process management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor/stakeholder management, Operational metrics, Resource planning, Continuous improvement. Manage daily operations of Aseptic Production. Ensure area meets safety, quality, production goals”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure product adheres to Niagara’s standard of safety, quality, and throughput; Meet established safety, quality, and production goals; Meet both internal and external needs; Protect the sterility & integrity of the process and product; Ensure food safety and quality which meets the expected shelf life; Maximize safety, employee engagement, productivity, and throughput; Achieve organizational success; Increase efficiency and reduce waste; Drive continuous improvement; Ensure customer deadlines are met; Prevent customer shortages
Industry & Context.
Makes data driven decisions; Develops sustainable solutions; Demonstrates ability to think analytically; Synthesize complex information; Identifies opportunities for collaboration; Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6 Years – Experience in Aseptic Field or similar manufacturing environment, 6 Years – Experience in Position, 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects, Understanding of aseptic production processes and controls, Food processing experience in an aseptic manufacturing environment, Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge of the aseptic process
Nice to Have
10+ Years– Experience in Aseptic Field or similar manufacturing environment, 10+ Years – Experience working in Position, 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects, Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related vocational studies
What You'll Do.
Manage daily operations of Aseptic Production
Ensure area meets safety
Manage and direct aseptic production department activities
Ensure product adheres to safety
Maintain proper operating aseptic techniques and procedures
Collaborate with planning department to create production schedules
Establish and adjust work procedures and schedules
Ensure team members follow all SSOPs
Adhere to all requirements to protect sterility & integrity
Ensure all team members are trained and work in compliance
Maintain quality standards of all products
Ensure food safety and quality meets expected shelf life
Maintain effective working relationships with team members
Promote a positive working environment
Provide direction to supervisors on team member coaching
Manage team member development
Resolve issues through conflict resolution
and review performance of team members
Partner with Human Resources for recruitment
Collaborate with Maintenance Department leadership
Plan preventative maintenance on production lines
Analyze and submit reports for production numbers
Collaborate with Plant Director and Planning Department
Develop Production Department budget and forecast
and implement measures to improve production methods
Improve equipment performance and quality of product
Reduce raw material/product shrink
Develop capital equipment justification for machine upgrades
Justify process technology to improve quality
Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment
Increase efficiency of department personnel
Interface with multiple departments within organization
Ensure customer deadlines are met
Collaborate with plant leadership to champion safety culture
Adhere to highest standards of company and plant safety programs
Abide by Niagara’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
Abide by Food Safety Standards at all times
Collaborate with raw material planners to ensure correct inventories
Escalate supplier quality issues to prevent customer shortages
Partner with the Quality Department to prevent and resolve Non-Conforming Finished Goods
Prevent and resolve Non-Conforming Raw Materials
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborates with the planning department; Maintains effective working relationships with team members; Provides direction to supervisors; Partners with Human Resources; Collaborates with Maintenance Department leadership; Collaborates with the Plant Director and Planning Department; Interfaces with multiple departments within in the organization; Collaborates with plant leadership; Collaborates with raw material planners; Partners with the Quality Department
Communication Scope
Effectively communicates safety incidents; Communicates a clear vision
Process & Methodology
Manages people/projects, Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects, Makes data driven decisions, Develops sustainable solutions, Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines, Prioritizing long run impact over short term wins, Makes decisions by putting overall company success first, Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes, Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer, Organizes resources effectively, Adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
Full Job Description
At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you want to: * Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. * Develop lasting relationships with great people. * Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. Operations Manager - Aseptic This position is responsible for managing daily operations of the Aseptic Production Area; ensuring the area meets established safety, quality, and production goals in compliance with all applicable legal and food safety requirements from raw material receiving, through blending & batching to the UHT, Aseptic Tanks, Aseptic Filler and packaging. **_Essential Functions_** * Manages and directs activities of the aseptic production department, ensuring product adheres to Niagara’s standard of safety, quality, and throughput while maintaining proper operating aseptic techniques and procedures. * Collaborates with the planning department to create production schedules that meet both internal and external needs. Establishes and adjusts work procedures and schedules to meet production plan. * Ensures team members follow all SSOP’s in compliance with aseptic principles, and, adhere to all requirements to protect the sterility & integrity of the process and product. * Ensures all team members are trained and work in compliance with all applicable standard aseptic work practices, regulatory requirements, GMP’s, HACCP and SQF expectations. * Maintain quality standards of all products to ensure food safety and quality which meets the expected shelf life. * Maintains effective working relationships with team members through open communication, visibility, and involvement to promote a positive working environment that maximizes safety, employee engagement, productivity, and throughput. *
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