Head of Operations – Big Bird Debone

Direct and manage all complexes within the business unit.

• Directs Complex Manager’s in regards to facility operations in multiple plants.

• Develops plans to ensure that plants are meeting business initiatives

• Approves AFEs that will provide a return on investment.

• Developing and managing projects resulting in inventory reductions and service improvements.

• Recommending and implementing action plans with plants, suppliers, sales, marketing, and finance.

• Developing relevant and useful reports and analysis to assist Planning.

• Prepares budget and makes recommendations to executives.

• Sets production and processing goals for the complex.

• Responsible for operational compliance with safety directives.

• Oversee recommended improvements to productivity, labor efficiencies, and reducing plant costs

• In concert with Operations and Complex Managers, establish accountabilities and goals used for performance evaluation

  Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  Experience:

  Typically requires 15+ years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience. DIRECTLY RELATED work experience will be accepted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of the educational requirement.

  Special Skills:

• Experience in both processing and live operations strongly preferred.

• Proven experience managing and motivating others for maximum performance.

• Team player with leadership skills

• Good work ethic

• Excellent organizational, math and statistical skills

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written

• Understand and comply with Company policy and procedures

• Ability to handle conflict; interpersonal skills

• Microsoft Office. Proficiency in Excel preferred

• Knowledge and technical skills in a variety of production jobs

• Strong multi-tasking skills are necessary

• Strong analytical skills & problem solving

  Relationships

  Internal: Plant personnel, senior team and production employees. Frequent contact with Corporate HQ and Execute Officers.

  External: Community, vendors, customers

  Manages:

  Directly supervise Operations and Complex Managers

  EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled