COMPLEX MANAGER - shell egg operation - Litchfield, MN

Role Description/Summary

The purpose of this role is to oversee all production and processing operations at the assigned location(s) by providing leadership to both site salaried and hourly team members.  This role is responsible for overseeing all site activities including production, processing, quality, compliance, key performance indicators, and facility maintenance and upkeep. This position will be responsible for day-to-day operations and overall results for assigned location(s).

Essential Job Functions – Must be able to perform these tasks with or without reasonable accommodations.

1. Lead operations in obtaining goals set by the Director of Operations and Corporate Management
2. Monitor and coach site leaders and team members to make them successful in assigned tasks.
3. Monitor Key Performance Indicators and compile performance reports for assigned location(s).
4. Monitor safety program initiatives and ensure compliance at assigned location(s).
5. Monitor and ensure bio-security program initiatives are being enforced at assigned location(s).
6. Monitor and ensure regulatory (USDA, FDA, SQF and Customer Specification) compliance related to assigned location(s).
7. Ensure quality programs are being successfully implemented and maintained at assigned location(s).
8. Constantly look for opportunities to make processes more efficient and in alignment with overall organizational goals.
9. Collect and review data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
10. Oversee new construction and equipment installation projects at assigned location(s).
11. Other duties and projects as needed to support operational objectives.

Required Qualifications – Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. 5 plus years’ progressive experience in egg production/processing or related fields.
3. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
4. Demonstrated ability to effectively speak, read, and write in English.
5. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage team members including strong communication skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to manage projects to achieve expected outcomes in a timely manner
7. Must have a mechanical understanding with the ability to troubleshoot basic mechanics and ability to guide processing maintenance technicians.
8. Must be a hands-on and interactive manager willing to teach/train team members.

Preferred Qualifications – Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

1. Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, relevant course of studies or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
2. Demonstrated ability to effectively speak, read, and write in Spanish.

This position offers:

• Competitive pay
• Monthly bonus potential
• Employee and family health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off

Opal Foods is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.