Manager, Operations - Eddystone

Barry Callebaut • Eddystone, PA • 1h ago

Location:

Eddystone, PA, US, PA 19022

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the Role

The Operations Manager directs, plans, organizes and controls all activities of the manufacturing operations (production and production support) in order to meet short, medium and long term production goals.

The Operations Manager sets and monitor performance of the Plant against balanced scorecard set targets, following all the standards in areas such as people, safety, food safety, quality, manufacturing e?ciency, and productivity.

They ensure and nurture a culture of "Safety, Food safety First and Quality Always" mindset across their department, in line with the Barry Callebaut Go4Zero objective (0 accidents, 0 defects, 0 delays, 0 impact). Operations Manager has the responsibility to act and speak up when deviations cannot be solved locally (example: supplier quality)

Operations Manager ensures compliance with all relevant regulations on a country, local or global level, and constantly seek improvements through lean principles and people capabilities development towards achieving best in class performance.

Jobe Responsibilities Include

Operations Manager focus is to ensure that production targets are met, and the facility operates e?ciently, safely, and in compliance with all relevant regulations.

He/she/they take responsibility to:

Ensure the safety of all employees, be familiar with and implement all relevant regulations related to safety, food safety, environmental protection and always ensure compliance - Monitoring and improving safety, food safety and environmental performance.

Work with the QA department to implement, execute and maintain the quality management system.

Lead, direct, and control the day-to-day operational activities of the factory to achieve the quality, operational and ?nancial objectives on short and medium-term in line with the overall master plan.

Hire and develop people: providing learning, growth, building culture and a strong cross functional collaborative approach.

Be a leadership role model living Barry Callebaut values and practicing servant leadership

Support the de?nition and execution of the budget; monitor the cost and e?ectiveness of production activities to optimize resources, prioritize spending, and achieve volume, quality, and manufacturing standards.

Identify and implement process improvements, lean manufacturing initiatives, and new technologies to increase e?ciency and reduce waste.

Manage the infrastructure and assets of the operations areas and ensure the factory remains under hygienic conditions

Maintenance and equipment management: Overseeing the maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery to minimize downtime and ensure smooth production processes.

About You

Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering or similar Technical ?eld

Minimum 10 years leading in manufacturing environment and manufacturing teams

Fluent in English

Knowledgeable in MS O?ce Suite, SAP Systems and other applications used in manufacturing e.g. scheduling, CMMS, MES, etc.

Strong technical background supporting continuous improvement work environment

Proven business and people management skills

Experience in Leading operational teams

Detailed knowledge of plant and manufacturing functional disciplines

Change Manager seeking Continuous improvement through lean principles and people capabilities development

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of latest quality and safety laws / regulations

Can prove strong focus on procedures (standardizing)

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Experience working in fast-paced and 24/7 environments

Strong background implementing systems and processes that will drive operational discipline

What You Can Expect from Barry Callebaut

Competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits package. Generous paid time off and company holidays. An inclusive, diverse culture grounded in the #OneBC mindset. Exposure to global best practices and opportunities for professional growth and internal mobility.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all our products.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we've experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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