Operations Manager

Operations Manager

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States.

Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

The Operations Manager will provide mentoring, coaching 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.

Experience-Education (Required):


* High School Diploma and 4+ years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment or Bachelors and 2+ years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment


* Strong presentation, communication, training, and interpersonal skills


* Proven track record of understanding the drivers of product and labor cost variances


* Strong leadership experience

Competencies-Skills (Required):


* Strategically plan, organize, and manage a department with regards to daily hours, schedules, productivity, quality, and safety


* Strong Microsoft Office suite and written communication skills


* Ability to communicate with a variety of people & personalities


* Must be able to make quick decisions on the spot & support those decisions to your peers, employees, and plant leadership


* Ability to consistently meet deadlines, manage multiple projects & multi-task with ease


* Must be detail oriented and have excellent follow through


* Results orientation with track record of successful achievements


* Active listening skills are a must


* Ability to influence a positive employee environment


* Ability to drive safety & safe behaviors while maintaining the goal of preventing all injuries


* Must be able to influence and drive change management


* LEAN / Six Sigma / TMM experience -Participates in coaching and mentoring as well as additional career development activities to enhance the effectiveness and potential of the team

Experience-Education (Preferred):


* Previous experience working as a team leader in a multi-faceted team is highly desirable

Competencies-Skills (Preferred):


* High Speed Manufacturing experience


* Demonstrated experience with Continuous Improvement Processes and/or Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt


* Responsible for department costs to budget through effective manpower planning, and scheduling.

Operational Hours: 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Core Hours); this role may require hours outside of the core hours, weekends or holida...