Assistant Operations Manager at Shearers Foods

Newport, Arkansas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Processing, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Four-year degree in a related, business or technical field such as food science, operations management, engineering, or the equivalent in experience
  • Industrial or Mechanical Engineering background preferred
  • 5 years of experience in production management or supervision, in the food processing industry
  • Significant experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
  • Effective mechanical aptitude
  • Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly
  • Demonstrated ability to manage both salaried professionals and hourly production associates in executing complex, operational programs
  • Ability to work a varied schedule

Responsibilities

  • Plans, directs, and coordinates the actions of the Operations Supervisors, Team Leaders and Team Members to ensure the completion of production activities in a safe, quality-focused, and productive manner
  • Oversees the manufacture of products against budgeted KPIs in a continuous improvement-based environment
  • Coaches, mentors, and develops Supervisors and Team Leads to deliver results in alignment with business objectives
  • Enhancing product safety, quality and the safety and satisfaction of your team members
  • Evaluating and improving work processes
  • Mastering workflow that involves specialized state-of-the-art equipment
  • Managing and improving productivity
  • Building and maintaining rapport and relationships

Skills

Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement
Production Management
Supervision
Food Processing
Operations Management
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Team Leadership
Workflow Management
Productivity Improvement
Process Evaluation

Shearers Foods

Manufactures diverse range of snack foods

About Shearers Foods

Shearer's Snacks offers a robust work environment leveraging advanced manufacturing facilities and sustainable production approaches to create a diverse array of snack foods. The company's emphasis on environmental sustainability not only meets industry standards but also fosters a culture of responsibility and innovation among its team members. This focus on eco-friendly practices and state-of-the-art technology makes it an appealing workplace for those passionate about sustainable practices and cutting-edge manufacturing processes.

Massillon, OhioHeadquarters
1974Year Founded
$53MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Company Match
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Group Critical Accident Insurance
Group Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan

Risks

Closure of Lubbock facility indicates potential volatility in customer relationships.
Class action lawsuit for unpaid overtime could lead to financial liabilities.
Acquisition by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice may disrupt current operations or morale.

Differentiation

Shearer's Foods offers a wide range of gluten-free and non-GMO snack options.
The company is a leading private label supplier in the North American snack industry.
Shearer's Foods invests in sustainable packaging to meet consumer expectations.

Upsides

Shearer's Foods received $12.5M in tax credits for a new facility in Moraine.
The company plans a $106M investment in facility renovation and equipment upgrades.
Growing demand for private label products aligns with Shearer's market position.

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