Operations Manager – Dairy Manufacturing; Wisconsin

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Our Fortune 200 dairy client is seeking an Operation Manager (due to retirement) for an eastern Wisconsin dairy manufacturing facility near Sheboygan, WI. This manufacturing facility has recently undergone a $250 million state-of-the art modernization. This important position will report to the Manufacturing Site Director 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. Seeking candidates who will be promo table to a Manufacturing Site Director.

This role is responsible for leading a production team comprised of eight salaried reports and over 115 hourly associates with the goal of creating a strong safety culture, positive employee relations & engagement and consistency throughout each of the teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and directs programs to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of facility assets.
• Manages safety, quality, service, and cost performance within assigned area.
• Makes recommendations to senior management on long range labor strategies and capital equipment needs.
• Develops and implements recommendations to change systems, policies, and procedures; ensures timely and accurate implementation.
• Collaborates with Human Resources in employee relations matters and ensures consistent application of policy expectations.
• Implements strategies and tactics that align with department and company vision and goals.
• Develops and maintains operating budget and capital spending plans for assigned area of responsibility.
• Identifies, obtains, and develops staff capabilities needed to consistently meet departmental objectives.
• Ensures industry best practices are applied and employees are trained accordingly.

• Bachelor's degree plus 7 plus years of management/supervisory experience in food processing/manufacturing operations with solid progressive leadership experience.
• Strong presentation, communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of understanding the drivers of product and labor cost variances.
• High speed food manufacturing.

• Ten years of management/supervisory experience in cheese or food manufacturing operations with solid progressive leadership experience.
• MBA or master’s degree in engineering, preferred.
• Proven ability to work with all levels and functions within the company.
• Skilled in project management.
• Experience leveraging skills and abilities of front-line employees.
• Knowledge and exposure to TPM, Six Sigma, and various problem-solving methodologies.

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type
  
  Part-time

• Job function
  
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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