Senior Manufacturing Operations Leader

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

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.