Manager, Operations

TITLE

Manager, Operations

LOCATION

Bloomsburg, PA

~ A comprehensive relocation package may be available

REPORTS TO

Plant Manager

It’s an exciting time in pet food! Post Holdings, Inc. recently announced an agreement to buy several pet food brands from The J.M. Smucker Co. The transaction is anticipated to close early in the second calendar quarter of 2023. Upon closing of the acquisition, Post expects to create a new pet food platform within Post Consumer Brands. This role is part of the team of 1,000 employees who will soon join the Post family to focus on and grow these iconic pet brands.

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings Inc., is focused on providing delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company’s portfolio ranges from iconic brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, Grape-Nuts® and PEBBLES™ cereals, as well as Peter Pan® peanut butter to the top-selling Malt-O-Meal® brand of value ready-to-eat cereals and more. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit

www.postconsumerbrands.com

RESPONSIBILITIES

Role model Continuous Improvement behaviors
Embrace the plant’s Compelling Business Need and lead the operation toward achievement of the plant’s Vision
Participate in the annual Master Planning process
Accountable for overall results for the operation including safety, quality, cost, reliability, sustainability, and organizational development
Manage and develop manufacturing systems that safely increase productivity and quality while lowering costs
Facilitates the plant’s Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meeting with focus on identification of losses; assignment of in-depth failure analysis, when appropriate; and follow-up on daily action items to eliminate losses all in support of continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, and Delivery
Responsible for driving operational issues to root cause and developing a zero loss mentality
Lead, educate, motivate, coach, counsel and guide the manufacturing team to ensure that they have the ability to deliver results
In conjunction with the HR Manager and Director of Operations, effectively manage labor relations issues that impact the operation with a focus on consistency, while modeling our People Basic Belief
Ensure the essential business information is routinely and clearly communicated and employees clearly understand the operation Vision and results toward achievement of goals
Responsible for development and effective management of the operation’s budgets
Lead HSE Key Element(s) and Quality Key Element(s) as assigned
Support the work of all Pillar Owners & Teams and participate on the Plant Leadership Pillar team, if assigned ownership of a Pillar
Provide a credible sounding board and counterbalance to the Plant Manager when exploring and discussing alternatives, concepts, ideas, etc.
Work in unison with other functions to ensure that services, goods, materials and ingredients for the operation are delivered in a timely manner.
Professionally represent the Bloomsburg plant to all constituents and stakeholders, including but not limited to: Internal Corporate Business Partners; Customers; Vendors; Contractors; Regulatory Representatives, etc.
Support and foster our Company Culture through role modeling our Basic Beliefs and Our Commitment to Each Other

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education

A Bachelor's degree is required; Engineering degree preferred

Experience

A minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience is required; preferably in the food manufacturing industry
Demonstrated experience in building a high performance work culture and systems is preferred
Demonstrated experience in leading an operation where employee safety receives top priority, followed closely by product quality and productivity

Other

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with groups outside the plant (suppliers and vendors)
Demonstrate ability to work effectively across organization boundaries and with diverse teams within a manufacturing environment
Must have good organizational skills
Must be able to prioritize work in a high demand work environment
Excellent communication skills
Self-motivated and able to motivate others
Ability to be flexible in changing business needs
Must be willing to relocate to other locations for career opportunities
Weekend work will be expected on an as needed basis to impact plan throughput

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By The J.M. Smucker Co.

We will own and market food brands that hold the #1 market position in their respective category, with an emphasis on North America, while maintaining a global perspective.

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INDUSTRY

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

5001-10000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Orrville, OH

DATE POSTED

April 15, 2023