Operations Manager - SliceFurther Processing - 1st Shift

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About West Liberty Foods

Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team that becomes family!

Opportunity Overview

Position Detail

Information

Job Title

Operations Manager

Location

West Liberty, Iowa

Shift

1st

Annual Salary Range

$104,000 - $140,000 depending on experience

Shift Premium

None

Job Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day business activities, resource allocation, and workflow optimization of production to ensure efficiency, profitability, and regulatory compliance. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive operational excellence, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and foster a culture of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Analyze workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to reduce waste and boost productivity.
• Resource & Budget Management: Oversee operational budgets, financial forecasting, cost controls, and vendor or supply chain coordination.
• Leadership: Lead, train and mentor team members while managing expectations, performance and coordinating cross-departmental communication. Foster a positive team environment through effective leadership, coaching and communication.
• Compliance & Quality Control: Ensure adherence to industry regulations, company policies, and quality assurance standards.
• Data & KPI Tracking: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive data-informed decisions and report progress to leadership.
• Safety
• Attainment, Yields, Labor Reporting, Productivity and Efficiency
• Staffing
• Production Schedules
• Assures team members are paid correctly, reviewing timesheets, payroll and labor costs.
• Other duties as assigned.