Director Of Operations - Beef Processing

Position Summary:The Director of Operations will oversee all plant operations ensuring adherence to policies and procedures; directly reporting to the Vice President of Operations. They will develop employees and processes that will maximize safety, quality, and productivity. Through direct reports, they will monitor and evaluate the production process and recommend methods to optimize product yields, equipment operation and process control while reducing waste. Engage all employees in the Food Safety culture, and foster a positive work environment while developing a culture of ownership and accountability, including hiring, onboarding and team member development. Roles and Responsibilities: Planning, organizing, directing, and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers' expectations Responsible for employee safety, food safety, production output, and product quality Implement strategies in alignment with company initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus P&L responsibility Consistent monitoring of plant KPIs and providing corrective action(s) when KPIs are not met ? Address employees' issues or grievances Ensure all manufacturing areas comply with BRC and SQF requirements, and supports all plant food safety initiatives to ensure quality and food safety standards are being met. Manage a staff of direct reports through regular performance reviews and developmental activities to ensure movement toward a high performance / high engagement organization, while assuring effective departmental performance. Utilize available data (line speed target, set-up guidelines, and efficiency and process data) to continuously improve productivity, uptime and reliability. Utilize the above information as a tool to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and product cost. Set clear priorities and align resources to deliver against business and regulatory requirements in the areas of safety, quality, financial controls, and business initiatives. Manage product quality by understanding and communicating customer needs to employees and ensuring expectations are consistently met and according to standard work. Determine schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel. Diagnose equipment, ingredients and packaging issues.Ensure each manufacturing area is maintained in accordance with BRC standards. Ensure security of employees, facilities and information systems by following and enforcing established security procedures.Ensure clear and concise communication to all levels in the organization. Ensure regular safety inspections are conducted in all manufacturing areas. 7 Leadership Behavior ExpectationsBuild relationships. Establish connections with others to build trust, share ideas and accomplish work. Develop people. Help others become more effective through strengths development, clear expectations, encouragement and coaching. Lead change. Recognize that change is essential, set goals for change and lead purposeful efforts to adapt work that aligns with the stated vision. Inspire others. Encourage others through positivity, vision, confidence, challenge and recognition. Think critically. Seek information, critically evaluate the information, apply the knowledge gained and solve problems. Communicate clearly. Listen, share information concisely and with purpose, and be open to hearing opinions. Create accountability. Identify the consequences of actions and hold yourself and others responsible for performance. Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Meat/Agriculture Science, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. Master's degree in Business Administration preferred. Extensive and diversified background in protein food processing with at least 10+ years of related experience. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:Sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, and bend.Read, write, and communicate orally in English.Use hands and fingers to handle, or touch objects and/or controls, as well as use repetitive motion of fingers, hands and arms to operate computer and other equipment. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities. Interact continuously with other staff members and job candidates, must have audible speech and good hearing and regularly meet multiple demands from several people. May be required to lift up to 55lbs.

Created: 2025-03-04