Operations Manager

Company: Mastronardi Produce
Location: Lakeland
Posted on: March 26, 2020

Job Description:

Mastronardi Produce pioneered the commercial greenhouse industry in North America, and we're now the leading greenhouse vegetable company on the continent. Our award-winning, flavorful produce is packed under the SUNSET-- brand and is available at leading grocery retailers across North America. Family owned for over 65 years, we pride ourselves on having the most flavorful products and the best people in the industry. We are constantly pushing boundaries to be a leader in fresh produce innovation. We seek individuals that demonstrate our PRIDE values (Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive, Excellence) to help us fulfill our mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences.Our Lakeland Distribution Center, a 30,000 sq. ft. refrigerated facility, operating 24/7 is currently seeking an Operations Manager responsible for directly coordinating the daily production and inspection activities of our greenhouse grown tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.--In this role you will work cohesively with department managers in scheduling, receiving, shipping, inventory, maintenance and sanitation.--You will manage, lead, coach and develop a team of Production Supervisors.----Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Monitor status of daily order requirements and ensure order completion to meet Ready Time within customer specifications for their lines.Enforce proper packing procedures to meet product specs, costs and organization.Verify accurate grade-out and recording procedures per line.Maintain respective area to meet Health and Food Safety policies.Ensure the Commodity Managers' allocations are being followed.Oversee all skid stacking quality, including the proper use of pallet ties per area.Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the production lines and team.Maintain a clean and organized area always.Work with the agency on-site contact to ensure that all agency personnel understand and follow Mastronardi policies and procedures.Oversee all quality inspection activities within the department.Maintain effective communication and teamwork between departments (Shipping, Receiving) to get orders out on time and at the lowest cost.Monitor packaging supply inventory and ensure availability to meet daily production requirements.Provide regular production reports daily, weekly and monthly.--Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent required.--A Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Management, Supply Chain Management or related field highly desired.--Will consider equivalent work experience.Minimum 3 years' work experience in a production environment required; produce industry preferred.Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and requirements to maintain compliance to all relevant statues and guiding principles (FDA, USDA, MIOSHA, OSHA, CFIA).Demonstrated ability to multi-task.Proficiency in use of English language with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, present information and direction, and field questions from managers, employees and external contacts.Proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.--Experience with Warehouse Management Systems, i.e. NAV JDA is preferred.Willingness to work independently, with minimal supervision and take ownership of job.A high degree of professionalism and personal integrity.Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Need to be creative, adaptable and able to accurately handle out-of-the-ordinary issues with a sense of urgency.--Working Conditions:Environment includes an expansive refrigerated warehouse, where the temperature averages 50--F.The background noise approaches 70 dcbs.

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