Job Description

Join boundless thinkers from all walks of life working together to feed the world. Take pride in working with powerful brands, including Purina Animal Nutrition, Nutra Blend, WinField United, Vermont Creamery, KozyShack, and more.

You'll join a global team committed to everything from the seeds that go into the ground, to the technology that improves crop yields and sustainability, to the nutrition that animals need, to marketing the final product.

Operations Manager - Calva

The Operations Manager in our animal milk replacer manufacturing plant is responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of departmental and organizational operations through the provision of effective methods and strategies. Establish, lead and manage operational strategizing, budget management, and logistic management to ensure best practices.

Essential Functions:

Supervise the operations of manufacturing personnel to ensure a manufacturing process is within budget and time schedule

Develop and implement plans for the effective use of material and labor resources to achieve manufacturing target

Oversee the hiring, orienting, counseling, compensation process, and training of production employees to ensure a competent workforce

Communicate job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising and reviewing job contributions

Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; prepare and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality and customer-service standards; resolve problems; complete audits; identify trends

Analyze process workflow, employee and space requirements and equipment layout; implement changes

Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations

Meet or exceed operations labor budget expectations

Manage staff levels, wages, hours, contract labor to revenues

Work closely with Plant Manager and management team to set and/or implement policies, procedures and systems and to follow through with implementation.

Communicate all operating policies and/or issues at department meetings

Work closely with Production team and Maintenance Manager to perform analysis of inventory and ensure utilization of inventory effectively, purchasing the right equipment, maintaining solid inventory data and reduce expenses

Monitor manufacturing team to ensure operations are in compliance with health and safety standards

Analyze and provide solutions to manufacturing challenges or problems

Liaise with the Quality Assurance department to ensure product quality and specification are consistent

Conduct assessments to identify mechanical and procedural limitations that minimize work efficiency

Collaborate with Marketing and Sales staff to implement strategies thatll improve the marketability of manufactured products

Oversee the procurement of raw materials and equipment required for manufacturing

Review personnel performance to determine individuals most suited for promotion.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Traits:

Strong Microsoft Office suite and written communication skills

Conveys information clearly and effectively in both written and verbal format.

Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to motivate and direct others.

Make decisions that show an understanding of the issues.

Ability to handle multiple demands and shifting priorities.

Ability to supervise and provide training, develop standards, and manage processes.

Ability to work within a team environment. (Active listening, ability to influence a positive employee environment, ability to influence change and lead those who oppose change)

Experience-Education (Required):

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.

5+ years previous experience in a food manufacturing environment with a broad scope of manufacturing experience, i.e. strategic planning, project management, supervision, training, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsibility of Operations Supervisors, Leads, and Associates. Indirect responsibility for all Manufacturing Staff.

Work with Plant Manager and HR Business Partner on reports quarterly and yearly reviews.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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