First-Shift Operations Leader, Food Manufacturing

The Swan Food Company; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Total Rewards package

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s is seeking an experienced Operations Manager (1st shift) to lead production teams, improve line performance, and reduce losses at our new Sioux Falls facility. You will coach supervisors, manage projects, and partner with cross-functional leaders to optimize resources and costs.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 5+ years in operations or leadership, with a proven ability to drive continuous improvement, motivate teams, and communicate effectively with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of operations or leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of customer needs and production requirements.
• Proven track record leading change and driving continuous improvement.
• Excellent motivator and communicator with strong organization and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead production systems and supervisors to deliver safe, reliable, high quality execution every day.
• Drive loss elimination, OPEX initiatives, and data driven problem solving to improve line performance.
• Build strong, capable team’s members through hands on daily coaching, clear communication, and development of operator skills.
• Partner with plant leadership and cross functional teams to align priorities, manage projects, and optimize resources.
• Ensure accurate operational data, sound cost management, and effective scheduling to support consistent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Change management

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

CJ Schwan’s is seeking an experienced Operations Manager (1st shift) to lead production teams, improve line performance, and reduce losses at our new Sioux Falls facility. You will coach supervisors, manage projects, and partner with cross-functional leaders to optimize resources and costs.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 5+ years in operations or leadership, with a proven ability to drive continuous improvement, motivate teams, and communicate effectively with