Complex Manager

Performance Pet Products; Redwood Falls (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers Union Industries, LLC in Redwood Falls, MN is seeking a Complex Manager to lead day-to-day operations and multiple production lines. The role emphasizes GRIT values and accountability while directing forecast, scheduling, budgets, and production targets.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage safety, quality, and cost controls. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven managerial experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise.
• Ability to create accountability and lead by example.
• Ability to function as an effective project manager and team leader to manage resources according to changing needs.
• Strong team building, communication and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Microsoft Business Central, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, scheduling, and directing day-to-day operations to meet targeted production and sales volumes.
• Establish and manage goals, objectives, budgets, and timelines to maintain quality standards and profit margins.
• Develop strategic growth projections and plans to anticipate and prepare for future product requirements and improvements.
• Assist with development, management, and monitoring of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Increase production, assets capacity, and flexibility while minimizing costs.
• Develop strong relationships internally and externally with customers, vendors, and senior leaders within the organization.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other business units and complex managers in establishing and implementing company initiatives.
• Support and implement management decisions regarding strategy of the organization.
• Develop annual budgets; review and compare actual results to planned budgetary performance; report results to management.
• Accountable for complex expense management with a focus on enhancing profitability.
• Assist with recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees and developing personal growth opportunities.
• Assess product, compliance, and operational risks and develop risk management strategies for the business unit.
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by enforcing safety and health policies and procedures.
• Work with FUI environmental and quality teams to ensure daily compliance with all regulatory bodies and internal standards including, but not limited to supplier material quality, finished product, wastewater, air, and stormwater.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; and establishing personal networks.
• Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance.
• Travel up to 20%, annually.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Project management

Team Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central

Job description

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more!

We are currently accepting applications for Complex Manager! We offer a competitive salary along with a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match and more!

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm

Schedule may vary based on workload and after-hours phone calls; willingness to work 2nd, 3rd, and/or weekend hours as business needs arise, required

Areas of Accountability

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork

• Leadership, Management, and Accountability Employee Development
• Operational Budget and P&L Daily Complex Operations
• Quality and Production Standards Continuous Improvement & Strategy
• On-Site Regulatory Compliance

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for forecasting, scheduling, and directing day-to-day operations to meet targeted production and sales volumes
• Establish and manage goals, objectives, budgets, and timelines to maintain quality standards and profit margins
• Develop strategic growth projections and plans to anticipate and prepare for future product requirements and improvements
• Assist with development, management, and monitoring of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Increase production, assets capacity, and flexibility while minimizing costs
• Develop strong relationships internally and externally with customers, vendors, and senior leaders within the organization
• Coordinate and collaborate with other business units and complex managers in establishing and implementing company initiatives
• Support and implement management decisions regarding strategy of the organization
• Develop annual budgets; review and compare actual results to planned budgetary performance; report results to management
• Accountable for complex expense management with a focus on enhancing profitability
• Assist with recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees and developing personal growth opportunities
• Assess product, compliance, and operational risks and develop risk management strategies for the business unit
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by enforcing safety and health policies and procedures
• Work with FUI environmental and quality teams to ensure daily compliance with all regulatory bodies and internal standards including, but not limited to supplier material quality, finished product, wastewater, air, and stormwater
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; and establishing personal networks
• Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance
• Travel up to 20%, annually

Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description.

Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven managerial experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, preferred
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
• Ability to create accountability and lead by example
• Ability to function as an effective project manager and team leader to manage resources according to changing needs
• Strong team building, communication and decision-making skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Microsoft Business Central, preferred.
• Adaptability to learn new business systems and software required for efficient plant operations
• Maintain and promote a safe working environment
• Ability to work in a facility that processes multiple species including cows, pigs, and poultry
• Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

Physical Requirements

• Perform desk work (sitting or standing) for up to 50% of workday
• Repetitively use wrist, hand, and/or fingers
• Consistently to walk/tour plant facilities on a regular basis (daily, weekly, monthly, etc. as SOPs dictate)
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.