Operations Director

6 days ago

Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States Management Business Solutions Full time
Operations Manager Job Description

Our Fortune 200 dairy client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a central Minnesota manufacturing facility near St. Cloud. This key position will report to the Plant Manager and oversee a 24x7 operation, mentoring, coaching, and training team members to develop effective and efficient teams.

Collaborating with the Plant Steering Team, the Operations Manager will develop and implement short and long-term strategies, including project leadership, staffing, and employee engagement.

This role is responsible for leading a production team comprised of seven salaried reports and over 140 hourly associates, with the goal of creating a strong safety culture, positive employee relations, and engagement, and consistency throughout each team.

Essential Functions:
  • Develops and directs programs to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of facility assets.
  • Manages safety, quality, service, and cost performance within assigned area.
  • Makes recommendations to senior management on long-range labor strategies and capital equipment needs.
  • Develops and implements recommendations to change systems, policies, and procedures; ensures timely and accurate implementation.
  • Collaborates with Human Resources in employee relations matters and ensures consistent application of policy expectations.
  • Implements strategies and tactics that align with department and company vision and goals.
  • Develops and maintains operating budget and capital spending plans for assigned area of responsibility.
  • Identifies, obtains, and develops staff capabilities needed to consistently meet departmental objectives.
  • Ensures industry best practices are applied and employees are trained accordingly.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma/GED plus 7 plus years of supervisory/management experience in food 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.
  • High-speed food manufacturing.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ten years of supervisory/management experience in cheese or food manufacturing operations with solid progressive leadership experience.
  • MBA or master's degree in engineering, preferred.
  • Proven ability to work with all levels and functions within the company.
  • Skilled in project management.
  • Experience leveraging skills and abilities of front-line employees.
  • Knowledge and exposure to TPM, Six Sigma, and various problem-solving methodologies.

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