Sr Manager Front End Operations

Sr. Manager, Front End Operations

About the Company

Glanbia, a global nutrition company, blends science and nature to provide superior nutrition for life's journey. We craft high-quality ingredients from pure sources like milk, whey, and grains. Our portfolio includes Optimum Nutrition, BSN, Isopure, and more. Here's why you should join us:

• Performance Nutrition: Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN) offers a full range of lifestyle and performance products, from protein to ready-to-eat snacks. Sold globally, our products cater to fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers.

• Impressive Growth: GPN has achieved consistent double-digit growth, both organically and through acquisitions. With $1.2B in revenue and 2,500 employees worldwide, we lead the sports nutrition industry.

• Cutting-Edge Facilities: Our state-of-the-art production facilities span 500,000 square feet, making us the sole sports nutrition company to cover every product category.

• Global Reach: As part of Glanbia Plc, we're a performance nutrition and ingredients powerhouse. Our presence spans 24 countries, with over 6,900 employees and products sold in 130+ nations.

Learn more at Glanbia's website. www.glanbia.com Join us in shaping a healthier world!

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for operational excellence? We're seeking a Senior Operations Manager to drive success across our plant operations. As a key member of our team, you'll collaborate with Production Supervisors, Hourly Employees, and other functional leaders to ensure smooth, efficient operations. Here's why you should consider joining us:

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: You'll oversee daily production activities, optimizing schedules and ensuring alignment with our strategic business plan. Your focus will be on safety, quality, and efficiency.

• Quality Assurance: Maintain compliance with quality control programs, emphasizing food safety, product reliability, and consumer satisfaction.

• Continuous Improvement: Review processes, recommend enhancements, and drive Lean manufacturing practices. Develop meaningful metrics to guide departmental performance.

• People Development: Foster positive employee relations, coach supervisors, and enhance team engagement. Monitor training and development to improve management skills.

• Safety Culture: Lead by example in promoting safe work habits. Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

• Equipment Management: Coordinate equipment maintenance, manage physical assets, and optimize budget allocations.

• Certifications and Audits: Participate in third-party audits (NSF, Organic, Halal, Kosher) to maintain compliance.

Decision-Making Examples:

• Adjusting production plans to meet customer needs.

• Staffing decisions to address job openings and production schedules.

• Implementing cost-saving initiatives for process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred.

• Experience: 5+ years in food manufacturing, including 3+ years in people leadership roles.

• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, strong analytical abilities, and basic SAP knowledge.

• Abilities: Goal-oriented, adaptable, organized, and skilled in change management.

Physical Demands:

• Light to medium physical demand level (PDL) with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Frequent standing, walking, and bending/stooping.

Join our team and make an impact!