Operations Manager

3 weeks ago

Portland, United States Land O'Lakes Full time

Operations Manager

The Operations Manager oversees, plans, and coordinates all aspects of the production processes at the Rivergate, OR feed plant. Will manage aspects such overall safety compliance and performance, material planning, shift operations, production planning and quality checks to deliver quality product in line with customer expectations. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager and is responsible for the planning and execution of plant operating improvement projects as assigned. The Operations Manager has direct accountability for the Production and Safety departments assigned to coordinate production, and safety activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Organize and supervise work duties for all associates.

  • Develop improvements to increase expectations and accountability throughout the facility.

  • Review hourly output and results; document corrective actions as needed.

  • Confirm compliance of actual production vs. schedule from previous day.

  • Drive continuous Improvement/ Productivity Improvement programs.

  • Collect trending and evaluate data to drive data based decisions.

  • Lead Industry 4.0 transition.

  • Lead organizational effectiveness initiatives.

  • Lead PIT team discussions and decisions.

  • Lead and manage continuous improvement projects as assigned.

  • Meet production requirements while ensuring quality standards are met.

  • Manage/coordinate end of shift and change of shift review with incoming Production Supervisors and teams.

  • Always follow and enforce GMP’s along with SOP’s, OSHA regulations and other regulatory agency requirements.

  • Establish line standards for the operating budget.

  • Oversees a team that includes Production Supervisors as well as 20+ production associates.

  • Achieve production requirements according to LOL product quality standards, material use, efficiencies, and labor.

  • Implement and apply Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles.

  • Proactively drive 5S.  Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

  • All Safety & Regulatory compliance.

  • Trains supervisors and associates to perform their duties according to LOL policy and standards.

  • Identify process improvements to drive cost reduction and increase efficiencies.

  • Communicate employee issues (e.g. - Lateness, absenteeism, violations of policy, etc.) to Plant Manager and HR Manager.

  • Maintain facility in “audit ready” condition.  Participate in 3rd party audits.

  • Document disciplinary issues and action as necessary.

  • Prepare, manage, and administer performance evaluations for Production Supervisors.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Education - Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 2-5 years of supervisory experience OR High school diploma and 5+ years of supervisory experience in processing/manufacturing operations with solid progressive leadership experience

  • Strong presentation, communication, training, and interpersonal skills.

  • Proven track record of understanding the drivers of product and labor cost variances. 

Competencies Skills, Abilities and Traits Required:

  • Sound verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to extract, analyze, and apply data from production and inventory management systems, Excel, Power Point and Word.

  • Working Knowledge of principles of automated manufacturing processing systems.

  • Ability to utilize Production Schedule and detailed line schedule to ensure delivery of scheduled production.

  • Knowledge/implementation of Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing/5S.

  • Highly developed people management skills/best practices.

  • High ability to make timely and critical business decisions.

  • Effectively evaluates the severity of schedule misses and revising plans quickly to minimize product supply issues.

Experience-Education (Preferred):

  • Previous experience working as a team leader in a multi-faceted team is highly desirable.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

  • Feed manufacturing experience

Salary Range - $90,000 to $105,000 depending on experience.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.


We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

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

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