Manufacturing Operations Director

Louisiana State University

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About The Position

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide organization with offices in every parish of Louisiana. We are currently seeking extraordinary candidates for the position outlined below. This position will be domiciled at the Aquatic Germplasm And Genetic Resource Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Manufacturing Operations Director position’s primary purpose is guiding the development of and directing day-to-day operations and supervising professional and support staff. Providing leadership and support staff to meet organizational goals. This position reports to the Professor and Director.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in a related field.
• Experience in the public sector and/or a university setting is desirable.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills, along with strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and evaluating the needs of small to medium-sized manufacturers and providing available services to meet those needs.
• Ability to prepare annual operating plans, revisions to budget and meeting financial and other reporting requirements.
• Assist in processing electronic survey activity for clients/staff, monitor and report project completions to NIST MEP.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses)
• University holidays (14 per year)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree