C2507 – Operations Manager

C2507 – Operations Manager

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Employment Type: Full Time

Description: The Operations Manager is part of the leadership team at a manufacturing facility, responsible and accountable for the Production Department at the Bama Companies, Inc., in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This position drives production strategy, focus, and alignment supporting Bama's Key Strategic Intentions.

 

The Operations Manager is a change agent, reporting to the Plant Manager. The position is responsible and accountable for leadership of Production Supervisors, Operations Coordinators and Production Team Members. They understand the Bama Manufacturing Systems and champion Quality/Safety/Continuous Improvement/Smart Fun Financial Growth to employees, customers and the rest of the Management Team. They oversee the application of policies and rules within the Department. They will be a strong resource for production related aspects.

 

The Operations Manager is a role model for EQ within Bama, supporting Emotional Quotient initiatives and delivers "employees feeling wildly important."

This position reports to: Vice President of Operations

 

Job Requirements:

 

Qualifications:

• Possess and demonstrate passion for the job, the role, and the company
• Passionate about our industry and the role we play within the industry
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems
• Encourage a win/win team environment where everyone is heard equally
• Available to travel to customer locations when necessary
• A passion that fuels engagement within and beyond departmental lines
• Self-motivated, driven and requires little supervision
• Interact with Operations teams, and visit Bama's facilities on a regular basis
• Promote, embrace and celebrate diversity and champion diversity initiatives
• Possess the appropriate educational experience or job related experience to perform the role
• Provide leadership in strategic planning and prioritization
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
  • Student of Heart Led Leadership
  • Respected by peers and respects others
  • Plans in the open, and invites others to respectfully disagree
  • Addresses issues within the confines of Bama's philosophies and its mission
  • Deploys the tenants of Bama's culture of caring and accountability
  • Works collaboratively and effectively with others
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Job specific functions and deliverables...

 

• BS Degree in Science, Business or related discipline and/or 5 years of related experience with increasing responsibilities within a food manufacturing facility
• 3-7 years in a management role, with demonstrated excellence in management & organizational duties
• Understanding of safety requirements
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems
• Ability to lead, supervise and motivate team
• Understanding of Statistics and application toward problem solving, process capability, on line control and interpretation of data
• Ability to present to various levels within the organization with clarity and direction
• Must have ability to influence change through effective communication and direction

• Communicate effectively in verbal and written form

    

Bama is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.