Director of Operations

Mike Leblang; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in agriculture is seeking a Director of Operations in Omaha, Nebraska. The role involves leading operations for processing corn into value-added commodities, collaborating with the Leadership Team, and coaching managers. The ideal candidate excels in communication and analytical skills, with a focus on developing processes that support organizational objectives. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to exemplify core values such as being a curious grower and organized.
• Experience leading and coaching a team of managers.
• Capability to develop processes and drive data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations to achieve objectives related to processing corn.
• Collaborate with Leadership Team to align department goals.
• Evaluate and optimize projects for the best return on capital.

Skills

Analytical and detailed oriented

Excellent communication

Job description

Director of Operations

Supervisor: CEO

Summary

Lead operations in achieving the objectives as it relates to the physical processing of corn into value-added commodities. In conjunction with Leadership Team, develop strategic plan for department that aligns with goals of the company. Keep CEO, CFO and Director of Commodities apprised of plant operations and their impact on daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual forecast. As a member of the Leadership Team, collaborate, communicate, and coordinate with fellow team members to the betterment of the company.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Exemplify core values. (Curious grower, Optimistically honest, Hardworking, Organized)
2. Develop processes, policies, and programs that provide results enabling company to achieve upper quartile performance of our peer group.
3. Develop, procure, and utilize tools to facilitate data driven decision making.
4. Lead, direct and coach the plant manager, innovation manager, engineering manager, and safety manager.
5. In collaboration with plant manager, optimize team structure, define roles/responsibilities, and create a culture of accountability. Assist with evaluation of ingredients, new processes, and existing procedures.
6. Provide initial review, feedback, and direction to initiatives and opportunities brought forward from innovation manager.
7. Support and guide the safety manager to maintain and enhance our “safety first” mindset.
8. Evaluate and prioritize projects in conjunction with the engineering manager to provide company with the best return on capital and advancement towards company objectives.
9. Critically review performance against planned expectation. Adjust and adapt as needed. Regularly report findings to CEO and, as requested, board of directors.
10. Participate in Leadership Team meetings, board meetings, and company planning functions.

Required Abilities

• Analytical and detailed oriented.
• Excellent communicator across all mediums. Thoughtful in providing input. Attentive to alternate viewpoints. Listens first. Thinks generously.