Onsite Operations Manager: Packaging & Processing Lead

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ripley (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

HSA and FSA options

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Fitness and wellness programs

Career growth, training, and developer

MS Excel training opportunities

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a Manager, Operations to lead the Ripley manufacturing site. This role directs processing and packaging, ensures safe, cost-effective production, and drives continuous improvement through TPM, 5S, and data-driven decisions.

You will supervise and coach frontline leaders, plan production around demand, and coordinate cross-functional resources to optimize quality, utilization, and teammate development at the site.

Qualifications

• College degree in packaging, operations, engineering, or related field.
• ERP manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Experience with bulk-material handling and packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of HRIS timekeeping systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, TPM, 5S or related CI methods.
• MSHA/OSHA familiarity is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead Plant Operations: oversee processing, packaging, loading, inventory, and material flow.
• Drive Safety & Quality: ensure safety and quality requirements with ZERO accidents goal.
• Develop Teammates: supervise, train, and coach direct reports and team leaders.
• Plan Production: set priorities and sequences based on demand and schedules.
• Improve Performance: monitor productivity, waste, yield, and equipment use.
• Lead Continuous Improvement: implement TPM, 5S, problem solving, and cost reduction.
• Coordinate Resources: partner with processing, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams.
• Support Reliability: schedule and coordinate preventive maintenance activities.
• Shape Plant Plans: develop staffing and capital plans for safe operations.
• Maintain Standards: create procedures and training materials; complete reporting.

Skills

Operations leadership

Strategic planning

Problem-solving

Data-driven decisions

Effective communication

Technology proficiency

Safety and quality mindset

Education

College degree in Packaging Science, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a Manager, Operations to lead the Ripley manufacturing site. This role directs processing and packaging, ensures safe, cost-effective production, and drives continuous improvement through TPM, 5S, and data-driven decisions.

You will supervise and coach frontline leaders, plan production around demand, and coordinate cross-functional resources to optimize quality, utilization, and teammate development at the site.