Operations Manager – New London Prepared Plant

The Hillshire Brands Company•New London, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for directing, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of plant production to maximize both short- and long-term profitability for the company. The role serves as acting Plant Manager in their absence and plays a key part in driving operational excellence, food safety, and employee engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
10+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
Must have a strong understanding of production processes, quality, maintenance, shipping/receiving, sanitation, HR, accounting, and safety.
Food manufacturing experience highly preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other standard business applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership, decision-making, and organizational abilities.
Must be flexible to work off-hours in a 3-shift, 6–7 day/week operation.
Must reside in the United States to be considered.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Must not have 4 or more attendance points for locations on an 8 point policy (on application date).
No written warning in the past six (6) months.
No suspension on record for the last 12 months.

Nice To Haves

Highly recommend attaching a resume in a Word or PDF format when applying

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with team members to foster a culture of collaboration and high morale.
Provide leadership to the production team, creating a safe work environment focused on quality, food safety, and continuous improvement.
Oversee day-to-day production activities, ensuring goals and objectives are met through effective planning, scheduling, and execution.
Communicate priorities, timelines, and expectations clearly to team members and ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
Ensure compliance with all internal and external food safety and quality standards, including state and federal regulations.
Promote a positive relationship with the local community through engagement and support of local programs.
Support team development through coaching, training, and conducting monthly safety meetings and team discussions.
Analyze and report on operational metrics and quarterly figures to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Address employee concerns, grievances, and lead problem-solving efforts as needed.
Serve as backup Plant Manager when required.