Operations Manager at Land O'Lakes

Pine Island, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Agriculture, Food Processing, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Industrial Engineering or related field & 5+ years of supervisory/management experience in food processing/manufacturing operations with solid progressive leadership experience (or in lieu of degree, 9+ years of supervisory/management experience in food processing/manufacturing operations with solid progressive leadership experience)
Must be able to influence & drive change management
Strong presentation, communication, training, and interpersonal skills
Proven track record of understanding the drivers of product and labor cost variances
Proven ability to work with all levels and functions within the company
Experience leveraging skills and abilities of front-line employees
Knowledge and exposure to TPM, Six Sigma, and various problem-solving methodologies

Responsibilities

Mentor, coach and train team members to develop effective and efficient teams
Ensure appropriate, effective communication within teams, across teams and to management as well as support areas
Develop flexible, multi-skilled team members to enable movement of people as needed to accomplish work
Collaborate with Plant Steering Team to develop and implement short and long term strategies, including project leadership, staffing and employee engagement
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
Ensures compliance with the organization's policies and procedures
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
Prepares and maintains accurate, timely and complete documentation regarding all aspects of production
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
Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory considerations; also responsible for ensuring HALAL and Kosher compliance in the Pine Island facility and GMPs
Develops, coaches and mentors subordinate staff
Conducts performance evaluations; recommends salary adjustments; rewards employees or takes disciplinary action, as necessary; addresses complaints and resolves issues

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Operations ManagementTeam LeadershipProcess ImprovementBudget ManagementSafety ComplianceQuality ControlEmployee TrainingProject LeadershipStrategic PlanningEmployee EngagementLabor StrategyCapital Planning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education and experience are required for the Operations Manager role?

A Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Industrial Engineering or related field and 5+ years of supervisory/management experience in food processing/manufacturing operations are required.

What are the working hours for this position?

The schedule could include days, nights, weekends, some holidays, with hours subject to business needs.

What is the salary for the Operations Manager position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the Operations Manager do in terms of team leadership?

The role involves mentoring, coaching and training team members, developing flexible multi-skilled teams, conducting performance evaluations, recommending salary adjustments, and addressing employee issues.

What makes a strong candidate for this Operations Manager role?

Candidates with a relevant Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing, and skills in operational excellence, safety, quality management, and employee development stand out.