Operations Manager required for Food Production Company (Meat Manufacturer)
- Direct + Indirect Reports
- $85,000 - $105,000 + Bonus
- Topeka, KS Area
A premier, award-winning sausage manufacturer is searching for an Operations Manager to direct and coordinate all areas of production through cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement efforts.
The Operations Manager will drive planning, organizing, budgeting, directing and controlling all operations activities to meet or exceed company goals in member development, safety, quality, environmental, and cost of goods manufactured.
The Operations Manager will have the following responsibilities:
- Lead their team by developing metrics, reports, and routines to manage and improve the Production Unit Performance
- Develop, monitor and implement a budget and capital plan for business activities for your areas of responsibility
- Strategic planning
- Serve as the front-line for pipeline readiness to meet customer demands
- Create ownership with members to deliver continuous improvement in the four organizational end-states (safety, quality, cost and service)
The ideal candidate will have the following skill set:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5+ years of Operations Management experience required
- Food industry experience Required; animal harvest experience preferred
- Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent Continuous Improvement experience preferred
- Extensive technical writing, communication, and presentation skills required