Operations Manager

Ruiz Foods has been family owned since 1964, is one of the largest Hispanic-owned companies in the country and is the proud maker of two #1 brands: El Monterey frozen Mexican food and Tornados roller grill taquitos in grocery stores and convenience stores across the US and Canada.

Are you looking for career development opportunities in an exciting company that cares about its team members and consumers alike? Come join our team and help us continue our industry-leading track record of growth, quality, and delicious food!

COMPENSATION:

• $130k - 145k, Depending on Experience
• 20% Bonus

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development and execution of short- and long-term manufacturing plans
• Development/Management of operations team skills, facilitate and enable process
• Planning, providing operations expertise to peers and senior management
• Monitor and address equipment needs and ensure high plant efficiencies
• Develop strategic vendor and customer partnerships
• Establishes current and long-range objectives, plans, and policies.
• Creates a technical vision for the company and plans for implementation of new technical projects/ lines
• Dispenses advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to carry out major plans and procedures, consistent with established policies.
• Reviews operating results of the organization, compares them to established objectives, and takes steps to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.
• Creates technical budgets, allocates resources, and determines project deadlines

KEY TALENT:

• Strategic Thinker
• Proactive Management
• Committed to Success  
• Manufacturing Knowledge
• Organized/Disciplined
• Technical Skills
• Results Motivated
• Good Negotiator
• Irreproachable Integrity
• Leadership Skills
• Strong Convictions
• Team Builder/Player    
• Financial Acumen
• Strong Work Ethic
• Coaching Skills

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Food Science, Engineering, or related field. MBA a plus.
• Minimum of 8-years related experience and/or training in the food industry / USDA environment. Frozen / Refrigerated plant experience preferred.
• Mexican food experience a plus.
• Strong leadership and Management skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced multi-plant environment.
• Excellent planning, organizing and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Ability to relate information clearly, and concisely
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus but not required.
• M3, Red Zone knowledge a plus