Operations Manager

At Johnsonville, our Members are responsible for everything! If you’re passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, our processes, our communities and each other better. As part of our manufacturing leadership and support group, you’ll help ensure production and maintenance Members have the resources and support needed to work safely and efficiently. The group will also ensure the products we produce are of only the highest quality and ready for consumers to enjoy. 

Position Overview: 

Johnsonville is a leading food manufacturing company with multiple manufacturing facilities across various locations. We prioritize the safety of our members, our product quality, and the growth and development of our members. Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. 

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic manufacturing Operations Coordinator to lead our Holton operations team who has a proven track record of creating an environment of ownership, fostering a culture of trust, and achieving superlative results.  

Responsibilities: 

Lead the performance and coaching of the Holton operations 

Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability; empowering teams to take ownership of their work, pursue continuous improvement, and achieve exceptional outcomes 

Establish clear performance expectations and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), consistently offering feedback and recognition to enhance member engagement and drive motivation 

Strive for operational excellence by achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and facility performance metrics 

Optimize operational processes and align standards of work, while enhancing manufacturing agility 

Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members, fostering their growth and advancement within the organization 

Oversee safety, quality, and compliance with regulatory requirements, instilling a strong sense of responsibility and integrity among all staff members 

Lead manufacturing Reliability Excellence initiatives and Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts to optimize processes and enhance operational efficiency 

Cultivate robust relationships with cross-functional teams and corporate leadership, ensuring alignment with overarching company strategy and objectives 

Lead regular communication channels to keep members informed, engaged, and connected  

Education: 

Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing, business, engineering, or related field required  

Experience: 

Minimum of 8 years in an operations leadership or equivalent role with responsibility overseeing multiple departments with strong focus on superlative results and team leadership, required 

Minimum of 5 years of meat industry or food commodity experience preferred 

Previous experience directly managing people leaders required  

Proven track record of driving and sustaining meaningful, productive change that creates long-term value  

Knowledge of governance, risk, compliance and legal issues relevant in the industry 

Skills and Competencies: 

Operates with transparency and unquestionable integrity and builds trusting relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization 

Demonstrated ability to develop and lead high performing teams through trust, collaboration, and empowerment 

Leads with confidence and has a motivating executive presence; has outstanding interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence 

Strategic Thinking - Demonstrates a keen ability to think from the outside in 

High level of autonomy in planning, executing, and developing contingencies 

Demonstrated drive to achieve results and take calculated risks 

Confidently adapts and adjusts to changes and challenges while maintaining a positive outlook 

Record of cross-functional project management leadership 

Proficiency in utilizing data for informed decision-making and process optimization