Mgr II, Operations

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms seeks an Operations Manager to oversee fresh and value-added processing across multiple lines and shifts. The role drives long- and short-term strategies, establishes policies, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while meeting company objectives.

The ideal candidate has seven years of processing and value-add operations management experience, with preference for poultry industry exposure and strong leadership, financial, and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years in processing and value add/further processing operations management.
• Experience supervising multiple processing lines over multiple shifts.
• Poultry industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility operations for production processes across multiple lines and shifts through subordinate supervisors and managers.
• Develop and monitor annual operating budgets and long-term plant strategies.
• Monitor P&L, identify variances and implement cost-saving improvements.
• Assist in capital project planning and implementation.
• Identify process improvements to increase throughput and quality while controlling costs.
• Ensure safety and quality compliance and promote a zero-accident culture.
• Mentor and develop employees through coaching and cross-training.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Project management

Team building

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Operations Manager oversees the facility’s fresh and value add or further processing operations for multiple processing lines over multiple shifts through subordinate leaders. This role develops and/or executes long and short term strategies and establishes manufacturing policies and procedures to meet company objectives and customer requirements while remaining compliant with Company policies, regulatory guidelines and Federal, State and local legal requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Oversee facility operations for production processes (i.e. fresh and value add processing , or further processing) for multiple production lines through subordinate supervisors, superintendents and/or managers, allocating resources as needed, to ensure product is available as required and meets customer specifications and product quality standards
• Understand Company financial objectives and provide input for the annual operating budget (AOP), develop long and short term plant financial and staffing strategies aimed to ensure AOP targets are met or exceeded
• Monitor P&L, research and identify root cause of variances, implement corrections and report outcome to senior leadership; provide suggestions for cost savings, improvements, etc. to ensure expenditures are within company guidelines
• Assist senior leadership in the development of capital spending plans to ensure timely implementation and completion of capital projects
• Identify opportunities for improvement through the analysis of operating processes; develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating bottlenecks and/or constraints to improve product processing throughput, quality and quantity
• Oversee Safety and Quality functions, partnering with functional leaders, to ensure compliance with policies, guidelines and legal requirements are met as required by senior leadership
• Follow and promote all safety initiatives and guidelines helping to maintain a zero accident culture
• Mentor, coach and train/cross-train employees, encouraging career development; provide consistent and timely feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This role is a Leader of Leaders role with required competencies: Strategic Agility, Business Acumen, Building Effective Teams, Customer Focus and Command Skills

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors’ degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Animal / Poultry Science, Microbiology or other relevant discipline from an accredited institution; master’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum seven (7) years’ relevant experience in processing and value add/further processing operations management supervising employees in a food processing or manufacturing/ production environment; experience in the poultry industry preferred
• Demonstrated experience directing multiple processing lines over multiple shifts
• Strong leadership experience including knowledge policy adherence, successful conflict resolution and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
• Strong business acumen including knowledge of finance, financial indicators, cost modeling, etc.
• Demonstrated success in project monitoring, adherence to budget, follow-up and closure
• Strong customer focus with the ability to effectively communicate, both verbal and written, with all levels of the organization and with external organizations and customers in a timely and professional manner
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while maintaining a high attention to detail
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative with a sense of urgency and the ability to work in a fast paced environment

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work non-standard shifts including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to travel throughout the facility as needed
• Ability to work in a cold, wet environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.