Mgr II, Operations

Wayne Farms•Kinston, NC

About The Position

The Operations Manager oversees a facility’s fresh and value-added or further-processing operations across multiple processing lines and shifts, through subordinate leaders. The role develops and/or executes long- and short-term strategies and establishes manufacturing policies and procedures to meet company objectives and customer requirements while complying with company policies, regulatory guidelines, and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The position oversees production resources, financial and staffing strategies, process improvement, capital planning, safety, and quality. It is a leader-of-leaders role requiring strategic agility, business acumen, team building, customer focus, and command skills. The manager also mentors and develops employees and may perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Animal or Poultry Science, Microbiology, or another relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
At least seven years of relevant experience in processing and value-added or further-processing operations management, supervising employees in a food-processing or manufacturing/production environment.
Demonstrated experience directing multiple processing lines over multiple shifts.
Strong leadership experience, including knowledge of policy adherence, conflict resolution, and efficient issue resolution.
Strong business acumen, including knowledge of finance, financial indicators, and cost modeling.
Demonstrated success monitoring projects, adhering to budgets, following up, and achieving closure.
Strong customer focus and ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with all organizational levels and external organizations and customers in a timely, professional manner.
Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, and attention to detail.
Self-starter with initiative, urgency, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work non-standard shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Ability to travel throughout the facility as needed.
Ability to work in a cold, wet environment.
Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
Wear required protective equipment in areas where mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in the poultry industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee fresh and value-added or further-processing operations across multiple production lines through subordinate supervisors, superintendents, and/or managers; allocate resources to meet product availability, customer specifications, and quality standards.
Contribute to the annual operating budget and develop long- and short-term plant financial and staffing strategies to meet or exceed targets.
Monitor profit and loss, investigate variances, implement corrective actions, report results to senior leadership, and recommend cost savings and other improvements.
Assist senior leadership with capital spending plans and support timely implementation and completion of capital projects.
Analyze operating processes and implement methods and procedures to remove bottlenecks or constraints and improve throughput, quality, and quantity.
Oversee safety and quality functions in partnership with functional leaders to ensure compliance with company policies, guidelines, and legal requirements.
Follow and promote safety initiatives and guidelines to help maintain a zero-accident culture.
Mentor, coach, and train or cross-train employees; encourage career development and provide timely feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.
Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs and wear required protective equipment where mandatory.