Job Description
Operations Team Manager I
US-MO-Joplin
Job ID : 2025-8412
Type : Regular Full-Time
# of Openings : 1
Joplin Plant
Overview
Responsible for delivering performance targets in Safety, Quality, Cost, and Efficiency within the assigned production
area. Lead and develop the shift line team to achieve and sustain operational excellence through effective coaching,
continuous improvement initiatives, and adherence to company standards. Build organizational capability to drive and
maintain improvements in performance and efficiency.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Vision
- Lead and motivate the shift line team to meet and exceed performance standards in Safety, Quality, Cost and
Efficiency.
Communicate clear expectations regarding operational standards, ensuring alignment with company policies andgoals.
Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans, ensuring alignment with broader site andcorporate goals.
Conduct regular team meetings to align priorities, address challenges, and recognize achievements.Provide coaching and feedback for team members to ensure accountability and high performance.Operations Excellence
Oversee daily production activities, ensuring line shift operation to standard and quick resolution of anyproduction issues.
Identify opportunities for operational improvement and lead initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP),and company safety policies.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Safety, Quality, Cost, and Efficiency and implementcorrective actions where necessary.
Drive adherence to operational standards and continuous improvement frameworks (e.g., AutonomousMaintenance, Focused Improvement).
Financial Management
Develop and manage cost performance for the line.Track financial performance weekly and monthly; analyze variances and adjust plans as needed to meet financialtargets.
Identify cost reduction opportunities through improved operational efficiency and waste reduction.Talent & Organizational Development
Build a high-performing team by recruiting, training, and developing hourly team members.Foster a culture of leading with Company Purpose and Values, accountability, collaboration, and continuousimprovement.
Provide coaching and development opportunities to team members to enhance skills and promote career growth.Lead cross-functional training to ensure team versatility and flexibility in managing production demands.Ensure hourly team proficiency in key tools and systems, including :o Loss Analysis & Gap Analysis
o Centerlines
o Small Work Teams (Natural Work Teams)
o Autonomous Maintenance
o Focused Improvement
o Root Cause and Corrective Action Systems
o STPD (Standardized Problem Solving) tool.
Collaboration & Strategic Partnerships :
Collaborate with site leadership, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to identify and resolve productionchallenges.
Partner with cross-functional teams to implement new processes, equipment, and product launches.Function as the primary point of contact for production-related issues for the production line, ensuring alignmentwith broader plant objectives.
Qualifications
Education
Minimum Associate of Science degree in a STEM field (Engineering, Food Science, Technology, Math, etc.)required.
Preferred Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field or active enrollment in a 4-year STEM degree program.Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.Experience
Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in a leadership role, preferably in the food industry.Demonstrated Proficiencies
Multiple examples of successfully delivering performance improvement in Safety, Quality, Cost and Efficiency.Multiple examples of building organizational capabilities (team skill proficiency improvements, team promotions)Multiple examples of solving issues to root cause and eliminating recurrence.Multiple examples of deploying improvement tools and frameworks with measurable outcomes. (TPM, Lean, SixSigma).
Preferred Proficiencies
Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulationsPI2bff0904cbea-25405-38548362