Director of Operations | Lindon, UT

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  • Location: Lindon, UT

  • Company: Candyco

metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the company's efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; analyze production metrics to identify opportunities for improvement. Review, analyze, and produce regular operating reports and budgets. § Develop strategies to increase productivity, OEE, and production.

§ Works as a cross functional team member to help coordination and integration of efforts among production, sales, engineering, logistics, finance, etc. to produce smoother workflow and more cost-effective business processes. § Implement policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations. § Oversee production, maintenance, warehouse, and sanitation departments, ensuring

each is reaching goals set by department and company leadership. § Plan, direct, control, implement, evaluate, monitor, and forecast budgets and cost to achieve financial objectives.

§ Communicate and explain new directives, policies, or procedures to managers; for major changes, meets with entire operations staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale. § Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community. § Optimize productive time for employees by eliminating unnecessary processes. § Manage conflict resolution among departments and employees in a positive manner. § Participates in the hiring and training of managers. § Ensure

all legal requirements, company safety procedures, and local, state, health and safety regulations are met.

§ Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications § 5 years of experience as a plant manager in a food or candy manufacturing environment. § 10 years of experience as a Plant/General Manager/Director of Operations in a manufacturing environment § Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal health and safety regulations § Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel). § Strong management skills with the ability to supervise multiple teams. § Strict adherence to company standards and safety procedures.

§ Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently. § Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills. § Encouraging to team and staff; able to mentor and lead proactively. § Must have experience in giving directions to employees including the operating and diagnosing of equipment. Required Skills/Abilities: § Thorough understanding of production manufacturing practices, theories, and policies involved in successful operations. § Superior verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills. § Superior managerial and diplomacy skills. § Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

§ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. § Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. § Must be able to communicate with both direct report employees and management in a professional and respectful way. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, walk, bend, and stoop for long periods of time as needed. Preferred Qualifications § Bachelor's Degree in Business A dministration or related field preferred. § Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred Job Posted by Applicant Pro

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