Operations Coordinator

Exploreholton; Kansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral bonus

Job summary

Johnsonville is seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Operations Coordinator to lead our Holton operations team and foster a culture of ownership and trust. The role emphasizes coaching, continuous improvement, and delivering superlative results across safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will oversee performance, mentor staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value and operational excellence in a food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, business, engineering or related field required
• Minimum 8 years in an operations leadership role overseeing multiple departments
• 5 years meat industry or food commodity experience preferred
• Experience directly managing people leaders is required
• Proven track record driving meaningful, long-term value and complying with governance and regulatory issues

Responsibilities

• Lead Holton operations performance and coaching.
• Foster trust, collaboration, and accountability with empowered teams.
• Define KPIs, provide ongoing feedback and recognition.
• Aim for operational excellence by meeting KPIs and metrics.
• Optimize processes and align work standards; enhance agility.
• Provide coaching and professional development opportunities.
• Oversee safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead Reliability Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Build cross-functional relationships with leadership and ensure alignment with strategy.
• Maintain clear communication with members to keep them informed and engaged.

Skills

Integrity

Team leadership

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Autonomy

Change management

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing, business, engineering

Job description

Looking for a career change or just ready to learn something new? Job opportunities are aplenty in Jackson County! Check out what sparks your interest!

Administrative Management Manufacturing/Mechanical

Job Type Full Time

Work Location Holton KS 66436 , US

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing, business, engineering, or related field required

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years in an operations leadership or equivalent role with responsibility overseeing multiple departments with strong focus on superlative results and team leadership, required
• Minimum of 5 years of meat industry or food commodity experience preferred
• Previous experience directly managing people leaders required
• 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

Skills and Competencies:

• Operates with transparency and unquestionable integrity and builds trusting relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead high performing teams through trust, collaboration, and empowerment
• Leads with confidence and has a motivating executive presence; has outstanding interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Strategic Thinking - Demonstrates a keen ability to think from the outside in
• High level of autonomy in planning, executing, and developing contingencies
• Demonstrated drive to achieve results and take calculated risks
• Confidently adapts and adjusts to changes and challenges while maintaining a positive outlook
• Record of cross-functional project management leadership
• Proficiency in utilizing data for informed decision-making and process optimization

Description

Position Overview:

Johnsonville is a leading food manufacturing company with multiple manufacturing facilities across various locations. We prioritize the safety of our members, our product quality, and the growth and development of our members. Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic manufacturing Operations Coordinator to lead our Holton operations team who has a proven track record of creating an environment of ownership, fostering a culture of trust, and achieving superlative results.

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 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), consistently offering feedback and recognition to enhance member engagement and drive motivation
• Strive for operational excellence by achieving Key Performance Indicators (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

Salary & Benefits

Date: July 16, 2026

Coach: LaTrice Johnson, Holton Plant Director

Shift/Hours: 1 st Shift; Typically, 6:30 am-4 pm with flexibility to work across

shifts/departments as needed

Travel: Less than 10% of your time

Reason for Posting: Replacement

Benefits: Members have the potential for a monthly bonus and a 401 (k)with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage;flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off and tuition reimbursement!

Referral Bonus: Refer a new part-time (operations only) or full-time member and you are eligible for a $1,000 referral reward! An additional premium of $1,000 ($2,000 total) will be offered for Team Leader and Sanitation members and $3,000 ($4,000 total) for Over-the-Road Drivers or Maintenance. Referrals will be paid out after 6 months of service.

Company

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

At Johnsonville, our Members are responsible for everything! If you’re passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, our processes, our communities and each other better. As part of our manufacturing leadership and support group, you’ll help ensure production and maintenance Members have the resources and support needed to work safely and efficiently. The group will also ensure the products we produce are of only the highest quality and ready for consumers to enjoy.