Operations Manager

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Operations Manager is responsible for the overall well-being of Plant operations, maintaining a broad organizational perspective, and serves as a contributing member of the Executive Leadership Team.

Manage and oversee all aspects of daily plant operations, ensuring production goals, quality standards, and delivery timelines are consistently met

Participate in long-term strategic planning to develop initiatives that support the company's overall goals

Identify potential problems and points of friction, and develop solutions to maximize operational efficiency

Maintain production levels to meet customer demand

Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures, including guidelines for completing tasks within the plant

Ensure all employees are properly trained and competent in their positions

Lead plant safety initiatives; investigate all work-related injuries and provide remedies and recommendations as needed

Oversee all Plant Supervisors, providing training, mentorship, and performance management as needed

Lead the employee evaluation process and participate in employee engagement activities as appropriate

Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures, as well as USDA, FSIS, and HACCP regulations

Manage labor, materials, and equipment resources to control costs while meeting production targets

Collaborate with Sales, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to align plant operations with broader business objectives

Prepare and present operational reports and performance metrics to executive leadership

Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

Mechanical Aptitude — Knowledge and previous experience working with processing equipment and machinery, including conveyors and other motorized equipment (forklifts, pallet-jacks)

Computer and Technical — Skilled in computer usage (including Microsoft suite as well as and comfort in learning Company software

Judgement and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate response

Team Work — Effectively collaborate with coworkers in a team-oriented environment

Interpersonal Relationships — Establish and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others

Time Management — Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks/multi-task, managing one's own time and the time of others

Independence — Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion as assigned by a supervisor

Safety — Ability to work in a safe manner (including the safe use of chemical solutions, eggs and egg products) as well as effectively participate in the safety process of the Company

Written Comprehension & Expression — The ability to read and communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand

Oral Comprehension, Expression & Clarity — The ability to listen, understand and communicate information and ideas audibly so others will understand

Attention to Detail —Thorough and accurate when performing tasks and following Company processes and procedures

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop supervisory and hourly staff

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Six Sigma principles preferred

Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

Ability to walk, stand, and move throughout the plant floor for extended periods

Ability to work in varying temperature environments typical of a manufacturing facility

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Full-time