Director of Operations
Company: fairlife, LLC
Location: Webster
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates
great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish
consumers.With nearly $2B in annual retail sales, fairlife s
portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes:
fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes, a
sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife
nutrition plan , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better
health.A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company,
fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen
for its industry leading innovation.To learn more about fairlife
and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.
The construction of fairlife's manufacturing facility in Webster,
NY is underway. This state-of-the-art, 750k sq ft, greenfield plant
is expected to be operational in late 2025 and will lay the
foundation for fairlife's next phase of growth as the leading dairy
nutrition provider. While coupling the industry s latest
technologies and fairlife's operational excellence to build this
world-class facility, fairlife plans to hire 250 new employees and
bring in approximately 5 million lbs. of milk a day, with room to
grow over the coming years.--job purpose: The Director of
Operations will be responsible for the leadership and management of
the packaging and processing departments from raw milk receiving
through finished good palletizing. This critical leadership role
will be responsible for developing the strategies and systems for
the state of the art, greenfield plant currently under construction
in Webster, NY. The Director of Operations will be accountable for
the associated safety, quality, productivity, and financial targets
across plant operations. The role will be responsible for achieving
strategic objectives whilst strengthening the fairlife culture of
Believe in Better and fostering a culture of measurement driven
continuous improvement. The Director of Operations oversees the
coordination, administration, and day-to-day management of the
operational activities for processing and packaging within the
facility. They will develop and implement internal operating
protocol, policies, and procedures in accordance with established
company policy.--responsibilities:--Responsible for the development
of strategic initiatives, tactics, and standing up management
systems to ensure vertical start up and continuously improve
results in safety, quality assurance, productivity, and cost
savings within the processing and packaging department of the
plant--Responsible for operations across aseptic and ESL platforms.
Mastery of Pasteurized Milk Ordinance and operation of a dairy
manufacturing.----Develop and deploy operational systems, standard
work, and operational routines to build collaboration and ownership
of the team. Ensure strategies are understood and objectives are
clearly set throughout operations team.----Drive a strong safety
culture and ensure commitment to all health and safety policies,
GMP policies, and regulatory requirements.--Leverage dairy
knowledge, mechanical knowledge, and technical expertise to lead
the team in delivering a vertical start-up of the new plant along
with sustained productivity results----Grow a team of capable
leaders and operators with an ownership mindset by establishing
effective training and development programs and work
standards--Partner with relevant stakeholders to ensure production
plans are in accordance with plants processing capacities and
capabilities and planned downtime supports operational
efficiencies.----Develop operational expense budgets and labor
budgets for organization structure.----Lead the team in developing
strong problem solving skills to address root cause of efficiency
losses in a fast-paced environment to meet business
objectives.----Communicate and engage with the workforce at every
level to build trust, continuity, and collaboration throughout the
teams, consistently demonstrating the fairlife culture of Believe
in Better--skills/qualifications required:--Bachelor s Degree in
Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline
required.----A minimum of 7-10 years of management experience that
is directly related to the duties and responsibilities
outlined.------Aseptic processing preferred. Dairy, brewing,
pharmaceutical or food manufacturing experience
considered.----Proven ability to identify and mitigate quality and
safety risks throughout the operation--A proven track record of
implementing TPM or LEAN management systems.----Skilled in
examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating
policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and
procedures--Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and
in writing. Strong interpersonal skills and proven track record of
developing and coaching people. Proven track record of developing
future leaders.------Ability to manage performance, coach and
provide feedback. Ability to use data to develop KPIs and
performance goals for team.----Working knowledge of information
technology and information systems such as ERP, MRP, MES, SCADA and
business analytics
--Ability to build, lead and inspire a diverse workforce to believe
in better and collaborate with a 1-Team mindset--Knowledge of cost
accounting, budgeting, or fiscal management principles and
procedures--Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced,
entrepreneurial environment--position location: Webster,
NY--reports to:-- Plant Director--travel requirements: up to 50%
travel in the first 12 months, 10% travel thereafter----
*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related
knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical,
financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is
offered.Base pay range:$170,000-$185,000 USD
fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not
discriminate on the basis of--race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All
qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity.
Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.In addition to
its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide
reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known
disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the
Company. If you have a disability and would like to request
accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please
email--careers fairlife.com.
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