Genco job - Utah

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Operations Manager- Hershey - Ogden, Utah
Requisition #: 2406
August 19, 2010

Job Description: GENCO has an immediate opening for an Operations Manager with our GENCO/Hershey facility located in Ogden, Utah. This facility is approximately 500,000 square foot facility operating with approximately 100 teammates.

The position is responsible for:
Directing the operational aspects of the facility
Knowing and evaluating operational productivity goals, monitoring daily and ensuring goals are achieved on all shifts
Ensuring/reinforcing the GENCO teammate culture is being fostered in the facility
Assuring the attainment of facility production, quality and safety objectives
Reviewing and assuring the accuracy of required production and inventory reports
Coordinating and conforming with the operational aspects of GENCO Core Excellence Program and audit regularly to ensure full compliance
Planning, monitoring and managing actual performance against operational portions of the budget; this includes, but is not limited to, proper management of departmental staffing levels, overtime and overall operational headcount
Leading operational initiatives to ensure inventory accuracy goals are met
Ensuring shipment and loading accuracy on all shifts
Implementing process improvement programs utilizing Lean/ Six Sigma methodologies

Requirements:
The successful candidate will have:
A BA/BS degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering or other related operations discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Five (5) plus years of management/supervisory experience, preferably in a large, high volume logistics environment
Demonstrated leadership qualities
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with GENCO customers and teammates
Experience with Six Sigma or Lean methodologies and/or Green Belt certification preferred
Strong analytical skills
Previous team building experience preferred
Previous budget planning and P/L exposure preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required

GENCO Teammates should apply/submit your resume by visiting the GENCO intranet at or


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