Operations Manager - Dairy Manufacturing Minnesota
ITech Consulting Partners - Saint Cloud, MN
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u003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-align: left; text-indent: 0in; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in .05pt -.75pt; 'u003eOur Fortune 200 dairy client is seeking an Operation Manager for a central Minnesota manufacturing facility near St. Cloud. This important position will report to the Plant Manager and manage a 24x7 operation mentoring, coaching and training team members to develop effective and efficient teams. Collaborates with Plant Steering Team to develop and implement short and long-term strategies, including project leadership, staffing and employee engagement.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-align: left; text-indent: 0in; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in .05pt -.75pt; 'u003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-align: left; text-indent: 0in; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in .05pt -.75pt; 'u003eThis 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 u0026engagement and consistency throughout each of the teams.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin: 0in; text-align: left; text-indent: 0in; line-height: 107%; 'u003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-align: left; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 0in -.25pt; 'u003eu003cuu003eESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:u003c/uu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; margin: 0in 0in .25pt 35.25pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 103%; 'u003e•u003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eDevelops and directs programs to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of facility assets.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; margin: 0in 0in .25pt 35.25pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 103%; 'u003e•u003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eManages safety, quality, service, and cost performance within assigned area.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; margin: 0in 0in .25pt 35.25pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 103%; 'u003e•u003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eMakes recommendations to senior management on long range labor strategies and capital equipment needs.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; margin: 0in 0in .25pt 35.25pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 103%; 'u003e•u003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eDevelops and implements recommendations to change systems, policies, and procedures; ensures timely and accurate implementation.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; margin: 0in 0in .25pt 35.25pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 103%; 'u003e•u003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eCollaborates with Human Resources in employee relations matters and ensures consistent application of policy expectations.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; margin: 0in 0in .25pt 35.25pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 103%; 'u003e•u003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eImplements strategies and tactics that align with department and company vision and goals.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; margin: 0in 0in .25pt 35.25pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 103%; 'u003e•u003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eDevelops and maintains operating budget and capital spending plans for assigned area of responsibility.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; margin: 0in 0in .25pt 35.25pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 103%; 'u003e•u003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eIdentifies, obtains, and develops staff capabilities needed to consistently meet departmental objectives.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; margin: 0in 0in .25pt 35.25pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 103%; 'u003e•u003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eEnsures industry best practices are applied and employees are trained accordingly.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin: 0in; text-align: left; text-indent: 0in; line-height: 107%; 'u003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-align: left; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 0in -.25pt; 'u003eu003cuu003eMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:u003c/uu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; margin: 0in 0in .25pt 35.25pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 103%; 'u003e•u003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eHigh school diploma/GED plus 7 plus years of supervisory/management experience in food processing/manufacturing operations with solid progressive leadership experience.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; margin: 0in 0in .25pt 35.25pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 103%; 'u003e•u003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eStrong presentation, communication, training, and interpersonal skills.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; margin: 0in 0in .25pt 35.25pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 103%; 'u003e•u003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eProven track record of understanding the drivers of product and labor cost variances.u0026 u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; margin: 0in 0in .25pt 35.25pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 103%; 'u003e•u003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eHigh speed food manufacturing.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin: 0in; text-align: left; text-indent: 0in; line-height: 107%; 'u003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-align: left; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 0in -.25pt; 'u003eu003cuu003ePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:u003c/uu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-align: left; text-indent: -.25in; margin: 0in 0in 1.45pt 35.25pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 103%; 'u003e•u003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eTen years of supervisory/management experience in cheese or food manufacturing operations with solid progressive leadership experience.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; margin: 0in 0in .25pt 35.25pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 103%; 'u003e•u003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eMBA or master's degree in engineering, preferred.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; margin: 0in 0in .25pt 35.25pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 103%; 'u003e•u003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eProven ability to work with all levels and functions within the company.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; margin: 0in 0in .25pt 35.25pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 103%; 'u003e•u003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eSkilled in project management.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; margin: 0in 0in .25pt 35.25pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 103%; 'u003e•u003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eExperience leveraging skills and abilities of front-line employees.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; margin: 0in 0in .25pt 35.25pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 103%; 'u003e•u003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eKnowledge and exposure to TPM, Six Sigma, and various problem-solving methodologies.u003c/pu003e ', 'location ': 'Saint Cloud, MN ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'FL84-2737876
Created: 2024-10-14