Manufacturing Operations Leader: High Impact & CI

Johnsonville; Holton (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Johnsonville is seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Operations Coordinator to lead the Holton site, focusing on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will drive performance, coaching, and accountability while aligning with company strategy and cross-functional teams across shifts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years in operations leadership with meat-industry experience, overseeing multiple departments and delivering measurable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• Minimum of 8 years in an operations leadership or equivalent role with responsibility overseeing multiple departments.
• Minimum of 5 years of meat industry or food commodity experience preferred.
• Previous experience directly managing people leaders.
• 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.

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 KPIs, consistently offering feedback and recognition to enhance member engagement and drive motivation.
• Strive for operational excellence by achieving 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Continuous improvement

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Coaching

Education

Bachelors Degree in manufacturing, business, engineering, or related field

Job description

Johnsonville is seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Operations Coordinator to lead the Holton site, focusing on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will drive performance, coaching, and accountability while aligning with company strategy and cross-functional teams across shifts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years in operations leadership with meat-industry experience, overseeing multiple departments and delivering measurable results.