Operations Manager - Royal Canin

Fremont, Nebraska

The Operations Manager leads and integrates the efforts of operating teams across multiple shifts to ensure that products are safely manufactured in a quality and food safe environment within Royal Canin. This role is responsible for efficiently and effectively leading the area within cost targets to produce sufficient quantities to meet our customer’s demands with engaged associates. 

This role will also provide leadership and motivation on Strategy, Individual Business Objectives (IBOs), Factory Mars Operating System (FMOS), Manufacturing Supply Excellence (MSE), assets, Associate Development and will be part of the Site Leadership Team.  As required, the Operations Manager may act as the sole authority over all area assets and activities during periods of Site Director absence.

What are we looking for?

• A bachelor's degree preferably in Engineering, Sciences or Business-related disciplines or Equivalent experience considered.

• Minimum 10 years of Production/manufacturing experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Managerial/Leadership role

• Experience managing a site operating budgets

• Demonstrated knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices

• Ability to convey communications clearly and concisely

• Understanding of significant functions within the plant and the ability to work directly with all levels and functions

• Proven track record of continuous improvement and performance management

• Proficient in HACCP

• Experience in project management, change management, and deploying new standards

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Safety – Set clear priorities and expectations around human safety, be a steward of the site safety culture

• Food Safety and Product Quality - Assure the ongoing production of safe and defect free products consistent with the principles of Mars. Owns ongoing training and championing of quality goals and improvements at the area level

• Goal Setting and Measurement - Through Operations teams, establish site performance standards and goals based on site goals and strategies; measure, control, take corrective action and report results as appropriate in all areas of responsibility

• Troubleshooting - Manage/guide the technical area coverage resources for the troubleshooting and repair of process/packaging equipment problems, with the objective of effectively utilizing these resources to achieve desired performance levels

• Communications - Ensure that open communications are established and that opportunities to broaden the scope and responsibility of Operations teams/associates are undertaken. The Operations Manager is the key resource to deliver regular business performance updates

• Technology Advancement - Advise the Site Manager when opportunities exist for moving the area forward in technological change. Recommend improvements, which would result in new and improved equipment and or methods to minimize production costs and improve quality

• Area Strategy - Participate with the Site Manager and other Operations support associates in the implementation of improvement strategies that will help their area perform more effectively in the near term and the future

• Associate Development - Evaluate performance along with support of associates' career goals, development to challenge their potential.

• Site Management - Act on behalf of the Site Manager as needed (protection of human and physical assets, Crisis Management, conducting Staff Meetings, addressing public relations issues, etc.)

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.