Head of Manufacturing Operations

haribo of americaPleasant Prairie, WIyesterday

Occupations

Industrial Production Managers First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers General and Operations Managers

Industries

Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing Other Snack Food Manufacturing

Why work at HARIBO? The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset. At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities. We are the world's #1 gummi candy manufacturer. It's a great time to join HARIBO and help spread "Childlike Happiness" (one of our core values) to consumers across the United States. TheHead of Manufacturing Operationsis responsible for factory floor operations at HARIBO’s state-of-the-art food manufacturing plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin (Kenosha area on Interstate 94).The Head of Manufacturing Operationswill oversee operations for our only factory in the United States. Our plant is a 24/6 operation with over 500,000 square feet, and well over 350+ employees total. TheHead of Manufacturing Operationswill be the site champion for factory floor operations and championing a people-centric culture in the plant. The ideal candidate will have at least 10+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 5+ years in a Managerial role within manufacturing. Additionally, prior experience in food manufacturing and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing is required to better understand the regulations, best practices, and guidelines required in a gummy candy manufacturing plant. Are you HARIBO?Responsibilities: Lead factory floor operations HARIBO of America’s gummy candy manufacturing plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Manage and lead salaried factory leaders and hourly factory associates Accountable for delivering established goals and KPIs Execute strategic plans and implement new plans with a continuous improvement mindset Partner and work cross-functionally with other departments including Quality, Safety, Engineering & Maintenance, Supply Chain, Human Resources and other internal departments and stakeholders

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Operations, Food Science or other related field Minimum 10+ years of experience in manufacturing Minimum 5+ years of experience of Managerial experience formally managing large teams in a manufacturing environment Prior experience working directly in a food manufacturing plant or a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant (providing experience and understanding in legal regulations, best practices, and guidelines required in a gummy candy manufacturing plant) Demonstrated understanding of and adhering to GMPs—Good Manufacturing Processes Demonstrated understanding of FDA food regulations Ability to travel domestically as needed Ability to travel internationally, if needed, to visit other HARIBO manufacturing plants globally SkillsSAP experience preferred FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 knowledge preferred HACCP Certification preferred Experience in Lean ManufacturingHARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email careers-us@Haribo.com.

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Level

ManagerL7

Location

Pleasant Prairie, WI

Occupation

Industrial Production Managers

Industry

Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing

Posted

yesterday

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