Operations Manager Manufacturing-consumer Products
The River Group Inc (Alto, Georgia)

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OUR Client is seeking an OPERATIONS MANAGER for their Gainesville, Ga.Facility who will be responsible for the day to day operations, production, compounding and maintenance reporting directly to the GENERAL MANAGER

They are searching for a talented, growth–oriented, hands-on Operations Leader with challenges in this position will be directing and elevating the performance of your department while strengths in providing proactive leadership for all technical related functions. Immediate developing relationships, identifying improvements and ensuring efficiency, quality output and increased product volumes.  Relationship building is vital as you guide your key team leaders in achieving clearly attainable aggressive goals. This position is ideal for a results oriented achiever - ready for the next level!

Prior experience leading production activities in an aerosol/ filling environment will provide the knowledge base necessary to coordinate the efforts of batching, production, filling and maintenance operations in this high speed packaging facility.  Your sense of urgency combined with technical experience and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, will be vital as you guide the efforts of your team and coach and mentor their career development. Technical strengths in product quality assurance, knowledge of Quality Standards and experience in aerosol and stick OTC product packaging standards, (TPP & FDA) cGMP regulations including ISO will give you the edge in qualifying for this position.

·         Engineering Degree - (however will consider Packaging, Manufacturing or other technical discipline) equivalent combination of 10 yrs experience and education may be considered in lieu of degree

·         Minimum 8 years of related manufacturing experience leading medium to large production operations

·         At least 7 years managing and developing people, ideal candidate will have directed activities of Managers/Supervisors

·         Hands-on Manager with a sense of urgency, ability to manage and perform under pressure with demonstrated ability in leading and managing multiple projects on time

·         Skills in team building, quality control and assurance, and task training

·         Experience and knowledge of regulations for personal care products, food, and pharmaceuticals, OTC products preferred (GMP, FDA)

·         Must have excellent communication skills and possess ability to communicate across all levels of the organization

·         Improvement driven with track record of upward promotion

CAPABILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS:

·         Strong troubleshooting skills /ability to solve complex problems

·         Creative thinker/able to deliver with existing resources

·         Experience Controlling & Improving Line Efficiency

·         Strong Leadership Skills

·         Awareness of Customer & Production Requirements

·         Proven track record delivering outstanding results

·         Familiarity With GMP & JIT/TQM/ CI Concepts and Skills, in team building, quality control and assurance, and task training

·         Experience and knowledge of regulations for OTC, food, filling and/or high speed packaging preferred

Key Attributes:

·         Bright, conceptual thinker. Strong organizational skills. Very honest, strong principles. Good integrity and values system.

·         Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability and maturity to quickly establish credibility and respect with a broad range of diverse business partners, both internally and externally

·         A dynamic, energetic individual with proven, strong leadership and communication skills who can both lead and influence change. Strong team-building and managerial skills will be essential.

·         A sense of personal urgency, drive, energy, resiliency and enthusiasm necessary to lead a significant evolution in the existing structure, business processes and methods of operating

·         High degree of results orientation and sense of urgency.

·         Very passionate about what you do

This company offers a competitive salary with a bonus plan along with a great benefits package including a 401K Retirement Plan.

All qualified and interested candidates should email a word copy of their resume to john@therivergroupinc.com.