Senior Manager of Operations

Post Consumer Brands

Battle Creek, Michigan

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Battle Creek, Michigan
POSTED
30+ days ago
Business Unit Overview:

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape-Nuts and Malt-O-Meal cereal and Peter Pan peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish, Kibbles 'n Bits and 9Lives dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. 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 and follow us on LinkedInor Facebook for the latest news.

Brand:

At Post Consumer Brands, we’ve spent generations showing up for families, starting with breakfast, the most important meal of the day. Our cereals have become a trusted part of daily routines, helping spark conversations, fuel busy mornings, and create everyday moments that bring families closer together, including their furry four-legged family members, who have recently become a part of our story. As families have evolved, so have we. What began at the breakfast table has expanded into snacks, peanut butter, and pet food, because caring for a family means feeding every part of it. With the addition of several iconic pet brands, we’ve extended our purpose: to make high-quality, accessible food for everyone under the same roof.


This phase is still new, and that’s what makes it exciting. As we continue to grow across grocery and pet, we’re looking for people who care about good food, thoughtful work, and the kind of impact that stretches from store shelves to kitchen tables, and food bowls, across the country.

Location Description:

Post Consumer Brands in Battle Creek, Mich., the cereal capital of the U.S., is the company's largest manufacturing plant and home to about 600 team members. When you join the team here, you'll be helping to produce some of the most iconic cereal brands, including Honey Bunches of Oats cereal, PEBBLES cereal, Grape-Nuts and Honeycomb cereal. The Battle Creek plant is also unique as it is home to the original barn where C.W. Post started the Postum cereal company in 1895. The Battle Creek team has deep community roots, supporting the city's Cereal Festival, The Post Foundation, and participating in several volunteer events throughout the year.

Responsibilities:

As Senior Manager of Operations, you’ll lead a large, complex, 24/7 manufacturing operation at Post Consumer Brands’ flagship Battle Creek facility, home to some of the most iconic cereal brands in the country. In this role, you are effectively the plant leader for your area, owning safety, quality, performance, engagement, and results across multiple product lines including Grape‑Nuts®, granola, bran, rice, and milling operations.

This is a highly visible leadership role where you’ll shape strategy, develop frontline and salaried leaders, partner closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, CI, and HR, and work directly with union leadership to ensure strong operational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of operations for a 24/7 manufacturing area with 120+ employees, including 9 supervisors and an Operations Management Coordinator
  • Own safety, food safety, quality, service, cost, morale, and compliance outcomes
  • Act as the strategic and functional plant leader for your operation
  • Develop and execute operational plans aligned with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
  • Partner cross‑functionally with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, CI, and Supply Chain
  • Lead front‑line union engagement, communication, scheduling alignment, and grievance resolution
  • Develop budgets, labor plans, staffing strategies, and capital plans
  • Coach and develop supervisors and managers through strong floor presence and mentorship
  • Drive engagement, accountability, and operational excellence
Qualifications:

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Significant leadership experience in manufacturing or food production
  • Proven experience leading large, hourly teams in a unionized environment
  • Strong operational and financial acumen
  • Demonstrated ability to develop leaders and drive results through others
  • Flexible leadership style that balances collaboration with decisive action

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Big company opportunity with a small company attitude
  • True ownership and visibility, run your operation like your own business
  • Strong leadership development and upward mobility
  • Purpose‑driven work creating food families trust
  • A culture that values people, safety, and engagement

Location, Call, and Relocation Information

  • Onsite in Battle Creek, Michigan
  • Weekend on‑call rotation approximately every 13–14 weeks
  • Relocation assistance available

Ready to Make an Impact

If you’re energized by leading large teams, shaping strategy, and seeing your decisions come to life on the production floor, this is your opportunity. Join Post Consumer Brands and discover a career that’s just right.

About the Company

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