Operations Specialist

Operations Specialist

The Operations Specialist is a part of the Technical Services Department.

They serve the facility as an on the shop floor leadership role.

Other position responsibilities aren't limited to but include: backup shift supervisor, floor preparation for corporate R&D research projects, involvement and execution of on-going capital improvements in the Kent facility.

All efforts require full-time coordination from the Kent production department.

This role requires majority of the time on the manufacturing floor.

Hours: 2nd Shift (2PM-11PM Monday-Friday).

This role may require off shift hours, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Experience-Education Required:


* High School Diploma required with 2 + years of manufacturing and leadership experience or Bachelor's Degree preferred in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related field.


* Manufacturing or high-speed production experience required.

Skills Required:


* Problem Solving/Troubleshooting


* Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Implementation


* Leadership of Shift/Crew


* Strong Communication Skills (both for operators and upper management)


* Multitasking/Time Management/Prioritization Skills


* Intermediate Computer Skills


* Project Management

Experience Preferred:


* 1+ year of supervisory or leadership experience

Responsibilities Required:


* This position will conduct training, lead team meetings, and improve communications with the goal of enabling employees at the shop floor level of making informed decision.

A result of these efforts will be to improve plant performance and efficiencies while improving employee satisfaction and employee relations.


* This individual will function as a fill-in production supervisor for all shifts and provides coordination and resources to assist in complying with all regulatory issues.


* This position will mentor new production supervisors on day-to-day operations responsibilities to include Catalyst training, labor scheduling, and understanding production processes.


* Develop standard operating procedures for production employees.

Conducts training with employees on the standard operating procedures monitors understanding and adherence to SOP's.


* Interact with maintenance, quality, engineering, and contractors as needed on projects.

Assist in the coordination activities for maintenance shutdowns for both Land O'Lakes employees and contractors.

Required Competencies:


* Strong, written, communication and presentation skills


* Some knowledge of GMP'S, safety, and environmental sanitation.


* Ability to train, coach, and mentor team members


* Strong collaborative skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Salary Range: $70,800 - $106,200.

In most cases, candidates offered employment expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

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