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Sr Director, Operations Excellence

WHO YOU ARE:

Are you looking to join a growing company? Come join our team! Safe Foods, A Division of Fortrex is based out of North Little Rock, Ar and Kieler, WI with Fortrex plants located from coast to coast. We are looking for a professional, friendly Sr Chemical Operations Director to join our team!

WHO WE ARE:

• Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.

• Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.

• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.

• Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.

OUR MISSION:

We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

• Protect What Matters: We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.?

• Deliver On Our Promises ?: We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.?

• Win as a Team ?: We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.?

• Advance a Safer Future ?: We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Senior Director, Operations Excellence has direct oversight and responsibility for ensuring safe, efficient, and effective chemical manufacturing operations for the North Little Rock and Kieler plants. Job performance will be measured and appraised annually against defined Key Result Areas for this position. Some of these metrics will include, but not be limited to:

· Oversee all aspects of chemical manufacturing operations: safety performance, production planning, production execution, and product packaging at both SF manufacturing sites.

· Lead the SF Chemical Operations Team to meet target production quantities, cost, quality, and other Key Performance Indicators. Supports opportunities for growth and conceives and oversees the implementation of savings opportunities.

· Serve on and works closely with SF Management team to set and implement policies and procedures concerning SF operations.

· Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures.

· Ensure the efficient and effective use of SF chemical operations assets.

· Work with the Regulatory Compliance group, ensures chemical operation’s compliance with all pertinent regulations, such as but not limited to EPA, FDA, OSHA, DHS, CFIS, IBC, et al.

· Oversee Quality Control team to ensure they perform their duties by following established quality procedures.

· Manage the analysis/inspection of raw materials and final products to ensure compliance with set specifications.

· Set, implement, and execute internal/external quality requirements to ensure company products/services meet customer expectations.

· Manage in-process adjustments and non-conformances.

· Oversee process development, design, and process safety group to improve operational performance, expand production capability, and support our “remote” equipment / operations at customer facilities

· Other duties as assigned.

YOUR MUST HAVES:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.

• 10+ years of Chemical Operations experience.

• Experience in managing a diverse organization across multiple locations

• Knowledge of quality control (QC) and how to integrate into daily operations

• Extensive process optimization, development, and design experience

WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:

• 4-year degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Operations Management. A technical degree is preferred.

• 5 years of management experience in plant operations (Chemical manufacturing setting is preferred).

• Ability to read, analyze, and understand common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, process and instrument drawings, and legal documents.

• Respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OUR ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment includes a combination of a quiet office and manufacturing environments. Periodic standing, setting, pushing, pulling, carrying or lifting materials up to 25 pounds can be required. Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”) must be worn in applicable settings. Some third shift and travel work may be required depending on customer/business need. If so, physical requirements can change to include, but not be limited to, expected exposure to wet, hot, cold, requiring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in our plant manufacturing environment.

Constant (role requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Use of fingers and hands. Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less & push/pull 12 lbs or less.

Frequently (role requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

Stand, climb stairs, walk, sit, reach outward, squat/kneel, bend. Lift/Carry 11-50 lbs & push/pull 13-40 lbs.

Occasional (role requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

Climb & crawl. Lift/Carry 51+ lbs & push/pull 41-100 lbs.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

• Basic Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Company Paid Long-Term Disability

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Sick Time

• Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)

• Training & Development Opportunities

Safe Foods, a Division of Fortrex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Safe Foods is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities. Safe Foods will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.

YOUR NEXT STEPS:

APPLY! All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue into the interview process. If you feel like you are a good fit for this position, APPLY! If you want to be a part of a large organization that treats you like family, APPLY NOW!