Assistant Operations Manager

Shearer's Foods Inc•Newport, AR

47d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Operations Manager position plans, directs, and coordinates the actions of the Operations Supervisors, Team Leaders and Team Members to ensure the completion of production activities in a safe, quality-focused, and productive manner. This position oversees the manufacture of products against budgeted KPIs in a continuous improvement-based environment. This role is responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing Supervisors and Team Leads to deliver results in alignment with business objectives.

Requirements

Four-year degree in a related, business or technical field such as food science, operations management, engineering, or the equivalent in experience.
5 years of experience in production management or supervision, in the food processing industry.
Significant experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Effective mechanical aptitude.
Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Demonstrated ability to manage both salaried professionals and hourly production associates in executing complex, operational programs.
Ability to work a varied schedule.

Nice To Haves

Industrial or Mechanical Engineering background preferred

Responsibilities

Enhancing product safety, quality and the safety and satisfaction of your team members
Evaluating and improving work processes
Mastering workflow that involves specialized state-of-the-art equipment
Managing and improving productivity
Building and maintaining rapport and relationships

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Savings Plan with Match
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Group Critical Accident Insurance
Group Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.