Hiring: Manager, Operations - Eddystone Company: Barry Callebaut Group Location: Eddystone, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:02:41 Target Skills & Keywords : Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Execution Systems, SAP About the job Experience: •10 years leading in manufacturing environment and manufacturing teams •Minimum 10 years leading in manufacturing environment and manufacturing teams Required Skills: •The Operations Manager directs, plans, organizes and controls all activities of the manufacturing operations (production and production support) in order to meet short, medium and long term production goals. •The Operations Manager sets and monitor performance of the Plant against balanced scorecard set targets, following all the standards in areas such as people, safety, food safety, quality, manufacturing efficiency, and productivity. •They ensure and nurture a culture of “Safety, Food safety First and Quality Always” mindset across their department, in line with the Barry Callebaut Go4Zero objective (0 accidents, 0 defects, 0 delays, 0 impact). Operations Manager has the responsibility to act and speak up when deviations cannot be solved locally (example: supplier quality) •Operations Manager ensures compliance with all relevant regulations on a country, local or global level, and constantly seek improvements through lean principles and people capabilities development towards achieving best in class performance. •Operations Manager focus is to ensure that production targets are met, and the facility operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all relevant regulations. •He/she/they Take Responsibility To Ensure the safety of all employees, be familiar with and implement all relevant regulations related to safety, food safety, environmental protection and always ensure compliance - Monitoring and improving safety, food safety and environmental performance. •Interface directly with the QA department to implement, execute and maintain the quality management system. •Lead, direct, and control the day-to-day operational activities of the factory to achieve the quality, operational and financial objectives on short and medium-term in line with the overall master plan. Qualifications: •Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering or similar Technical field •Knowledgeable in MS Office Suite, SAP Systems and other applications used in manufacturing e.g. scheduling, CMMS, MES, etc. •Strong technical background supporting continuous improvement work environment •Proven business and people management skills •Detailed knowledge of plant and manufacturing functional disciplines •Change Manager seeking Continuous improvement through lean principles and people capabilities development •Strong interpersonal and communication skills •Knowledge of latest quality and safety laws / regulations •Can prove strong focus on procedures (standardizing) •Strong background implementing systems and processes that will drive operational discipline Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!