At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

Become One Of Our Valued Team Members:

Our Operations Manager at our Eden Pet facility offers a team-oriented individual the opportunity to be responsible for plant operational systems including acquisition of raw materials, product processing, warehousing and labeling, quality assurance, safety, human relations, and the shipping of quality-finished products.

What You’ll Get:

At Eden Pet Products, we believe in taking care of our people. That’s why, as part of the Eden family, you’ll have a package of affordable benefit choices and resources to choose from that covers your health, well-being, family and future.

Comprehensive Benefits:

• A choice of a quality affordable healthcare coverage options
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Health savings account with employer contribution
• Retirement planning including 401(k) match
• Company-provided life, AD&D and short-term disability
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days and holidays

Work-Life Integration:

• Educational & professional development assistance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Career growth opportunities
• Internships/apprenticeships
• Friendly office environment
• “Dress for your day” dress code

What You'll Do:

• Partner with the General Manager on capital projects, assist with the preparation of budgets, and minimize costs for plant operations.
• Promote employee engagement and development to maximize production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement goals.
• Manage and supervise all areas of Eden Pet plant operations to ensure optimal performance.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and a minimal of three years of experience leading manufacturing or processing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, drive performance, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

TEAMWORK :

• Through individual and team efforts, enthusiastically work toward the continuous improvement of his/her job, work area, department and Eden Pet Products as a whole. Fully participate in TAE by "living" Eden Pet's Standards of Conduct and being an active member of operations and project teams. By action and work, clearly and visibly demonstrate the spirit of teamwork, cooperation and respect for others in all business transactions and exchanges.
• Proactively create an environment that clearly and sincerely encourages the spirit of TAE in all areas of responsibility.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status.

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