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Exhibits cultivated experience by engaging in high-leverage problem-solving, team building, and team member development. Functions as the primary mentor/coach to frontline team members and Team Leader colleagues. Manages financial metrics for the area of responsibility while executing production measures to improve production line efficiencies. Drives manufacturing engineering and continuous improvement initiatives while also identifying opportunities to reduce and eliminate loss.RESPONSIBILITIES:\nLead all aspects of manufacturing operations to deliver best-in-class performance in safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost while fostering accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement; provide off-shift leadership, escalation support, and acting Operations Manager coverage as needed.\nEstablish and execute operational strategies, goals, and performance metrics that drive sustainable results, improve manufacturing efficiencies, and support site and business objectives.\nDevelop, coach, and lead frontline leaders and production teams through consistent performance management, talent development, succession planning, and effective employee relations practices. \nDrive a Zero Harm safety culture by ensuring compliance with safety programs, investigating incidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining a strong leadership presence on the production floor.\nPartner cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Warehouse, Sanitation, and other support teams to resolve operational challenges, improve plant performance, and ensure business continuity.\nLead continuous improvement initiatives by implementing standardized work, visual management systems, 5S principles, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action processes that reduce loss and improve operational effectiveness.\nOversee staffing, attendance management, production scheduling, material utilization, and operating costs to optimize resources while meeting customer and production requirements.\nServe as the operational lead for facility improvement projects, equipment installations, startup activities, and process changes, ensuring successful implementation, team readiness, and sustained performance.\nEnsure compliance with all food safety, HACCP, regulatory, and company standards by verifying critical process controls, monitoring operational performance, and escalating risks that could impact product integrity or customer service.\nUtilize data, ERP systems, and operational reporting tools to monitor real-time output, downtime, staffing, and key performance indicators, identify trends, communicate priorities, escalate risks early, and lead proactive actions that improve site results.\nWHAT YOU NEED\n*Minimum qualifications \nBachelor’s degree or 5+ years of leadership experience in lieu of degree.\n5+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience, including 3+ years leading frontline teams.\nExperience developing, implementing, and managing operational standards and processes.\nWorking knowledge of Continuous Improvement principles and tools.\nExperience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes in a manufacturing environment.\nProven ability to partner cross-functionally and drive performance while maintaining a positive workplace culture.\nStrong communication, coaching, organization, prioritization, and time management skills.\nAbility to analyze operational data, make sound business decisions, and effectively utilize ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nThis is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders.\nWHY BLUE DIAMOND?\nIn addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE.\nGrow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People!\nReady to get started? Apply now!\nBlue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. 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