TC Transcontinental

Operations Manager

TC Transcontinental

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Huntley • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per year

About the role

  • Evaluate plant equipment, production methods, and equipment maintenance in cooperation with the Maintenance Manager
  • Mentor and develop production supervisors and other direct reports by providing ongoing feedback and coaching, training, performance evaluations, etc.
  • Problem-solve issues that impact employee safety, food safety, quality, service, waste, and efficiency.
  • In cooperation with HSE Team, identify and anticipate safety concerns and hazards.
  • Lead the development of work instructions where applicable and oversee training plans.
  • Utilize appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to hold departments accountable to performance.
  • Make disposition and rerun decisions on product quality issues.
  • Develop budgets for all production departments and ensure budget targets are met.
  • Attend Management Review and carry out corrective/preventative actions.
  • Assist in the setting of machine standards and monitor trended performance against those expectations.
  • Prepare for and participate in customer, supplier, or vendor visits as requested.
  • Work closely with Production Schedulers to create an efficient prioritization of jobs, managing on-time service levels.
  • Assist in writing Capital Acquisition Requests (CAR’s) by determining business case and ROI.
  • Foster effective working relationships between all departments.
  • Engage plant employees in collaborative efforts to resolve problems.
  • Support recruiting, selection, onboarding, and training activities for production team members.
  • Participate in meetings such as: Department Meetings, Safety Committee, Emergency Response Team, etc.
  • Create, audit and revise training processes and documentation as needed.
  • Ensure consistency amongst direct reports by communicating expectations effectively.
  • Perform other essential and non-essential functions as assigned.

Requirements

  • Uphold the highest ethical standards, including TC Transcontinental’s Code of Conduct and Values
  • Comply with standard operating procedures, including but not limited to: Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices. (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF), Continuous Improvement (CI) and other policies established by the Company.
  • Initiate action on or report all observed safety, quality, and food safety problems.
  • Follow procedures for proper handling, labeling, storage, and use of supplies and materials.
  • Follow through on commitments in a timely manner and perform responsibilities to expected outcomes.
  • Identify and participate in learning activities that promote personal and professional growth.
  • Experiment with new processes and ideas to drive innovation and continuous quality improvement.
  • Take appropriate risks and learn from resulting successes and mistakes.
  • Communicate openly, truthfully, and compassionately with respect for individual differences.
  • Respect and promote diversity in the workplace.
  • Listen actively to understand the perspectives of others and strive for win-win solutions.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
  • Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
  • Career development opportunities
  • A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
equipment maintenanceproduction methodsKey Performance Indicators (KPI)budget developmentwork instructionstraining plansCapital Acquisition Requests (CAR)problem-solvingfood safetyGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Soft skills
mentoringcoachingcommunicationcollaborationleadershipactive listeningethical standardsproblem resolutioninnovationrespect for diversity
Certifications
Safe Quality Food (SQF)Continuous Improvement (CI)