Manufacturing Operations Leader

Johnsonville, LLC.; Holton (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Disability and life insurance

Fertility and adoption assistance

Paid parental time off

Job summary

Johnsonville, LLC. seeks a dynamic manufacturing Operations Coordinator to lead the Holton operations team, fostering ownership, trust, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires a Bachelor's in manufacturing, business, engineering, or related field, and 8+ years in operations leadership; 5+ years meat industry or food commodities experience is preferred. Travel is limited; cross-functional collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, business, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in operations leadership overseeing multiple departments.
• 5+ years meat industry or food commodity experience preferred.
• Experience directly managing people leaders.
• Proven track record driving meaningful, lasting change.
• Knowledge of governance, risk, compliance and legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Holton operations performance and coaching.
• Foster culture of trust, collaboration, accountability.
• Establish clear KPIs; provide feedback and recognition.
• Strive for operational excellence by achieving KPIs and metrics.
• Optimize processes and enhance manufacturing agility.
• Provide coaching and professional development opportunities.
• Oversee safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead Reliability Excellence and CI initiatives.
• Cultivate cross-functional relationships with leadership.
• Lead regular communications to keep members informed.

Skills

Transparency & Integrity

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Strategic Thinking

Autonomy

Results Driven

Adaptability

Cross-functional Leadership

Data-driven Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in manufacturing, business, engineering, or related field

Job description

Johnsonville, LLC. seeks a dynamic manufacturing Operations Coordinator to lead the Holton operations team, fostering ownership, trust, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires a Bachelor's in manufacturing, business, engineering, or related field, and 8+ years in operations leadership; 5+ years meat industry or food commodities experience is preferred. Travel is limited; cross-functional collaboration is essential.