Operations Manager-1st Shift

Monogram Foods•Denison, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Operations Manager is responsible for all daily manufacturing operations and production-related activities. This hands-on position is responsible for the development of practices and actions designed to increase productivity and deliver results. The successful candidate will meet production output and at desired quality for the lowest possible cost working within the standards of the Company and regulatory agencies. The role will direct, coach and mentor staff to develop methods to use the plant's human and capital resources to best meet production goals in addition to making processes more efficient. Full manufacturing statement responsibility and the requirement to meet KPI targets across labor, yield loss, quality, costs, efficiencies, safety and other notable areas. Performance will be evaluated by measuring employee retention and turnover, reduced total recordable injury rates, first pass quality, case fill rates, on time delivery, continuous improvement, and asset reliability. Role will report to the Director of Operations. Specific accountabilities include but not limited to the following: Provide overall leadership and direction to plant staff in all aspects of the production operation Monitor departmental performance against goals to ensure results Anticipate and provide direction on future capital projects and equipment needs Maintain effective community and government relations Understand and deliver customer requirements Ensure a safe work environment through safe work behaviors, safe work conditions and elimination of deficiencies Managing through subordinates, supervisors and managers, assure employee engagement, safety, quality, customer service, cost, and production objectives are met or exceeded Meet food safety and quality requirements Drive behavioral based safety program to enhance culture and results Drive quality and continuous improvement initiatives Deliver KPIs Achieve efficiency goals and manufacturing standards Provide leadership, guidance, and training to employees by developing and implementing plans to improve abilities Directly support the development of internal talent in preparation for future advancement and promotional opportunities Coach, motivate, train and effectively manage the performance of plant managerial and support team members Be responsible for consistent, fair and inclusive employment practices, legal and corporate compliance, as well as behaviors reflective of the company's commitment to diversity Lead direct reports and partner with indirect functional staff Create a culture of honest, direct, regular, compassionate feedback and dedicated to fostering a culture of learning Commit to diverse and inclusive team Work to overcome obstacles in a positive manner Leverage data for insights that drive business performance Ensure successful execution and outcomes Simplify and standardize to enable success Collaborate and promote teamwork Lead by example Provide outstanding customer service Be a great coach, mentor and team builder Be an effective communicator at all levels of the organization Manage tactical issues while maintaining strategic vision Demonstrate extensive knowledge of lean operating principles and high performing work systems Behave with integrity and high ethical standards. Promote dignity, fairness, candor and compassion Organize, plan, and problem-solve to exceed their expectations and develop positive relationships Train and empower the staff to execute plans effectively. Have the highest ethical standards; be influential and collaborative; be ambitious and results-oriented; be transparent, self-aware and humble; be comfortable with ambiguity; have high learning agility.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
Bachelor’s degree Business, Engineering, Food Science or related field or possess commensurate knowledge, wisdom and experience to achieve successful results
Minimum 10 years leadership level experience in food manufacturing environment
Ability to understand the vision and culture of the organization and translate into specific actionable plans, and hold team members accountable to achieve desired results.
Proven ability to build strong teams and interact at all levels of the plant.
Demonstrates a passion for learning and a willingness to build new skills.
Recognizes opportunities to simplify processes and create efficiencies.
Excellent verbal and written communication to varied audiences.

Nice To Haves

Food industry experience and understanding of USDA, FDA, OSHA, and BRC/SQF requirements, highly desired.
Current or previous experience in plant management overseeing operations for equivalent sized manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction to plant staff in all aspects of the production operation
Monitor departmental performance against goals to ensure results
Anticipate and provide direction on future capital projects and equipment needs
Maintain effective community and government relations
Understand and deliver customer requirements
Ensure a safe work environment through safe work behaviors, safe work conditions and elimination of deficiencies
Managing through subordinates, supervisors and managers, assure employee engagement, safety, quality, customer service, cost, and production objectives are met or exceeded
Meet food safety and quality requirements
Drive behavioral based safety program to enhance culture and results
Drive quality and continuous improvement initiatives
Deliver KPIs
Achieve efficiency goals and manufacturing standards
Provide leadership, guidance, and training to employees by developing and implementing plans to improve abilities
Directly support the development of internal talent in preparation for future advancement and promotional opportunities
Coach, motivate, train and effectively manage the performance of plant managerial and support team members
Be responsible for consistent, fair and inclusive employment practices, legal and corporate compliance, as well as behaviors reflective of the company's commitment to diversity
Lead direct reports and partner with indirect functional staff
Create a culture of honest, direct, regular, compassionate feedback and dedicated to fostering a culture of learning
Commit to diverse and inclusive team
Work to overcome obstacles in a positive manner
Leverage data for insights that drive business performance
Ensure successful execution and outcomes
Simplify and standardize to enable success
Collaborate and promote teamwork
Lead by example
Provide outstanding customer service
Be a great coach, mentor and team builder
Be an effective communicator at all levels of the organization
Manage tactical issues while maintaining strategic vision
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of lean operating principles and high performing work systems
Behave with integrity and high ethical standards.
Promote dignity, fairness, candor and compassion
Organize, plan, and problem-solve to exceed their expectations and develop positive relationships
Train and empower the staff to execute plans effectively.
Have the highest ethical standards; be influential and collaborative; be ambitious and results-oriented; be transparent, self-aware and humble; be comfortable with ambiguity; have high learning agility.