Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $175,000.00 - $200,000.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
Benefits
performance-based bonuses
comprehensive benefits
paid Volunteer Time Off
Paid parental leave
Fertility benefits
Lactation support
Vacation time from day 1
Paid sick leave
Company paid holidays
401k Match
career growth and learning
Job Description
ofi is a global leader in food and beverage ingredients, dedicated to operating at the forefront of consumer trends. The company provides food and beverage manufacturers with high-quality products and ingredients aimed at delighting their consumers while making a positive impact on people and the planet. With its deep-rooted presence in the countries where its ingredients are grown, ofi is closely connected with farmers, ensuring better quality, reliability, traceability, and transparency in its supply chain. ofi supplies products and ingredients at scale, but it doesn't stop there. The company enhances value through its unique and complementary portfolio of natural, delicious,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Ten years of progressive manufacturing management experience required
- Three years of plant management experience strongly desired
- Experience in lean manufacturing or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or operational excellence approach strongly desired
- Industry experience including spices, dry ingredients, or pharmaceuticals with complex plant management
- Experience in complex bottle packaging on mid-to-high-speed lines
- Retail packing experience strongly desired
- Strong business acumen
- Proven team management and training ability
- Experience managing budgets and production financial data
- Excellent planning and general management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work well under pressure with multiple demands
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Food Processing, Engineering, Food Science or Business Administration
- Ten years of progressive manufacturing management experience
- Three years of plant management experience strongly desired
- Experience in lean manufacturing or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or operational excellence
- Industry experience in spices, dry ingredients, or pharmaceuticals managing complex plants
- Experience with complex bottle packaging on mid-to-high-speed lines and high changeover
- Retail packing experience
- Strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to manage and train teams effectively
- Experience managing budgets and production financial data
- Excellent planning and general management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure in a team environment
- Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
Job Duties
- Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and guidance to plant management and floor level associates
- Lead safety, food safety, quality, product availability, customer service and cost performance initiatives
- Collaborate with customers to ensure satisfaction and plant adds value daily
- Develop performance scorecards and metrics to meet productivity goals
- Analyze data to implement continuous improvement projects
- Approve and implement changes to production methods and procedures
- Manage plant sanitation to maintain Global Food Safety Initiatives certification
- Create and manage annual operating budget in collaboration with Finance
- Partner with Engineering for new product and equipment introductions
- Develop and implement labor strategies aligned with business priorities
- Set clear performance expectations for direct and indirect reports
- Balance daily management duties with long-term strategic planning
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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