Operations Manager - Glanbia plc : Job Details

Operations ManagerGlanbia - West Haven, CTJoin this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life's journeyThe OpportunityAre you passionate about creating a safe and efficient workplace? Do you thrive in a hands-on managerial role? We are looking for a dedicated Operations Manager to assist in overseeing all aspects of our production operations. This full time position will report to the Site Director and duties include but are not limited to;* Safety Culture: Foster a zero-risk, behavior-based safety culture.* Quality Standards: Maintain high quality and zero error tolerance by adhering to SOPs.* Continuous Improvement: Drive a zero-loss environment through continuous improvement.* Hands-On Management: Spend 90% of time on the production floor, managing operations.* Root-Cause Analysis: Identify and correct non-conformity issues to improve quality.* Collaboration: Work with all departments to meet efficiency and productivity goals.* Training & Development: Promote growth of supervisors and machine operators through hands-on training.* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with cGMPs, FDA, and other regulations.The Skills you will bring to the team* Education: Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or process engineering, or 7-10 years of relevant experience.* Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a hands-on management role in a fast-paced, custom make-to-order manufacturing environment.* Preferred Background: Experience in the food, supplement, pharmaceutical, or high-speed packaging industry regulated by the FDA.* Physical Activity: Regularly involves talking, listening, standing, walking, and using hands and fingers. Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or balancing.* Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Manual dexterity and visual acuity required.* Environmental Conditions: Exposure to loud noise, humidity, heat, air contamination, fumes, and mechanical moving parts.* Minimal travel within the local area.If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!Where and how you will workThe opportunity will be based in West Haven, CT and is fully onsite..What we would like to offer you!The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.About GlanbiaThe Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.Nearest Major Market: New HavenNearest Secondary Market: Hartford