Director of Operations

Company: Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company
Location: Fort Pierce
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company is--adding on another--Director of Operations to assist in facilitating our growth which entails change and innovative thinking.The appropriate candidate must have a proven track record of managing multiple departments and buildings, including Production, Warehouse/Distribution, Maintenance, Fleet Maintenance and Shipping--Operations.The successful candidate will be high energy, detail oriented and hands-on. A strong background in Food or Beverage manufacturing preferred.--We currently are running three different shifts. Some nights, weekend and Holiday oversight may be required based on seasonal production schedule.We--have recently purchased--additional production capacity due to volume demand and will be altering some of our shifts.--Candidates must be capable of handling change in facilities and schedules. Experience developing and bringing on new product lines is beneficial.Oversight and Direction see below - but not limited toManages the daily Production activities to include Fruit Receiving, Grading, Squeezing, Bottling, Packaging and Warehouse. ------Responsible for enforcement of GMP policy for both employees and contractorsResponsible for implementation and maintenance of Company Safety Program and ensures compliance to Local, State and Federal Safety Regulations and codes--Responsible for implementation and maintenance of company Standard Sanitation Operation ProceduresProvides technical assistance to other departments as required --Ensures employee training on all Production, Safety, Food Safety and Quality Assurance related programs including HACCP, GMP's, GLP's, SOP's and SSOP's is executed according to established training schedulesKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesHACCP Certification PreferredFamiliarity with FDA and USDA regulationsA working knowledge of the implementation and maintenance of Food Safety and Quality Systems Programs including SQF, BRC, GFSI and other 3rd party auditing requirements.Required Working ConditionAbility to work extended shifts and flexible schedules including nights, weekends and Holidays.Ability to perform physical work including standing and/or walking for periods in excess of 8 hours; ability to climb, bend, reach, push, pull, kneel, stoop, twist or lift up to 30 lbs.Ability to work in a production environment which includes working in wet areas; areas with extreme temperatures (90F); exposure to moving equipment and forklift traffic; working with and around processing and/or sanitation chemicals.Minimum QualificationsOur ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of previous experienceSQFJuice HACCPThe company is also building its succession team.-- This team of executives will be capable of running the company with the first and second generation of family members.--Please note--that it could be difficult for some executives from large corporate to assimilate to medium size family business.-- For the right person there are challenges as well as benefits to enduring the change.We offer a competitive salary, health benefits, 401K with company match, paid vacation and bonus potential.Please send me your resume.Marygrace Sexton, CEOwww.oijc.com--

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