REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferably in flour milling or grain processing industry, with at least 5 years in managerial role.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, engineering or related fields or equivalent experience.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proven analytical skills and experience in continuous improvement/Lean tools and program.
• Knowledgeable in industry standards, practices, and technologies.
• Proven ability to coach and develop employees.
• Experience in labor relations, working and dealing with an organized workforce is preferred but not required.
• Experience in budgeting and managing operating and capital expenditure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong Project Management experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to travel.

The Operations Manager provides leadership and coaching to the site management team in executing plant operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and strategies in achieving optimum productivity and efficiency while also ensuring effective implementation and enforcement of the standards and requirements of Environmental, Health and Safety; and Quality Management System/Food Safety program. Reporting to the National Operations Manager, the successful candidate will have a deep knowledge of the Pulse industry and be a dynamic leader who promotes and maintains strong relationships with employees and customers.