Pet Food Plant Operations Leader

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Petfood Producers USA Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager for our Mishawaka, IN facility.

This salaried role reports to the Director of Plant Operations and oversees production, packaging, scheduling, and materials flows to ensure cost-effective, on-time delivery. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in management or engineering and at least eight years of direct manufacturing leadership experience, with strong budgeting, communication, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management, engineering, technology or science required.
• Minimum of 8 years of direct management and supervisory experience in a manufacturing plant.
• Experience in a food industry is a plus. Pet food experience is highly preferred.
• Good computer skills and knowledge of how an enterprise database and plant floor control system operates.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate plant activities with department managers to achieve objectives.
• Establish and monitor plant performance against production standards.
• Motivate staff and develop supervisory competencies and interpersonal skills.
• Plan resources and activities to align with company objectives and budgets.
• Ensure safety, quality, and continuous improvement programs are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management/engineering/technology/science

Tools

Plant floor control systems

Enterprise database systems

Job description

United Petfood Producers USA Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager for our Mishawaka, IN facility.

This salaried role reports to the Director of Plant Operations and oversees production, packaging, scheduling, and materials flows to ensure cost-effective, on-time delivery. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in management or engineering and at least eight years of direct manufacturing leadership experience, with strong budgeting, communication, and computer skills.