Operations Director at Golden State Foods in Burleson, TX

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Description ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success. JOB SUMMARY: Plans and directs all plant liquid product activities and operations in order to meet GSF objectives for quality, efficiency, cost, safety, and customer satisfaction ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Plans, directs, and implements daily liquid products operations, developing and implementing standards, to achieve or exceed department and GSF objectives and to ensure compliance with regulatory and company guidelines. (35%) Directs assigned staff, including recruiting and selecting employees, assigning work, providing training and development, evaluating performance, and building a motivated, effective team to ensure that organizational goals for diversity, career development, productivity, performance management and employee involvement are met. (20%) Establishes and maintains strong relations with customers, vendors, and trade organizations to enhance GSF’s reputation in the industry and to keep abreast of current information. (15%) Oversees the auditing, evaluation, and analysis of operational procedures, safety, quality and efficiency, submitting the required reports to ensure accurate and timely information. (15%) Coordinates weekly management review team meetings to ensure that required information is presented for analysis, review, and management decision-making. (5%) Participates in the joint hourly/salaried safety committee to ensure safety concerns are met. (5%) Recruits, hires and trains supervisors and managers to appropriate roles as needed by the company. (5%) Oversees and ensures the health of the business unit as a whole, including finances, people, safety and quality. Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to: Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in food science or related area from an accredited vocational, technical or junior college institution Experience: 5 to 10 years of relevant work experience in a food-manufacturing environment with increasing management experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert): Budgetary concepts and procedures (E) Production/operations concepts and techniques (E) Food safety concepts and techniques (E) Management concepts and techniques (E) Project management concepts and techniques (J) Warehouse and materials handling concepts and techniques (J) PC word processing/spreadsheet software applications (B) Skill and ability to: Manage and motivate employees in a team-based environment Interpret operations problems and anomalies and identify appropriate solutions Analyze and resolve complex problems Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees verbally and in writing Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY Manages, through subordinate supervisors, up to 100 mostly hourly employees PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness Productivity/quality standards: production and process efficiency and quality Productivity/quality standards: continuous improvement of products/processes Planning and forecasting Budget Cost containment Employee development Teamwork within the department and across departments Customer satisfaction Vendor relations Safety standards and procedures: employees Safety standards and procedures: facility and equipment WHY JOIN US Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversifie