Operations Director

Brand: Post Consumer BrandsCategories: Operations AdministrativeLocations: Bloomsburg, PennsylvaniaPosition Type: Regular Full-TimeRemote Eligible: NoReq ID: 25860Job DescriptionBusiness Unit OverviewHeadquartered 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. 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 LinkedIn for the latest news. Brand Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. We’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we’re growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. That’s where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets. Location Description The Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania facility is 1,120,845 square feet and home to about 470 hard working team members who are proud to produce iconic pet food brands like Kibbles 'n Bits® and 9Lives®. This location has a cannery that produces wet dog food and there is also a Distribution Center on-site. Bloomsburg is home to Bloomsburg University, a municipal airport, a landmark Town Park with many acres of recreational activities, and has one of the largest and longest running fairs in the country. With so much to do and see, Bloomsburg is a great place to live, work and play! Responsibilities Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? As an Operations Director, you will be at the heart of our large plant operations, overseeing multiple units and ensuring excellence in people safety, food safety, quality, financial performance, morale, customer service, and compliance. This role is not just a job; it's a key stepping stone to senior leadership positions like a Sr. Site Director of Site VP role. Why This Role is Exciting: Strategic Leadership: You'll develop long-term strategic plans, operational budgets, labor plans, and capital budgets, adapting to production plan fluctuations to keep us ahead of the curve. Engagement & Performance: Create an environment where high levels of engagement and performance are the norm, driving our team to new heights. Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Act as a strategic business partner, coordinating activities across all departments to ensure top-notch decision quality. Continuous Improvement: Implement plans aligned with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles, delivering outstanding business results. Talent Development: Optimize and develop talent at all levels, from hourly to salaried employees, through thoughtful planning, assessment, and action. Problem Solving: Lead daily production meetings to address and course-correct issues, ensuring we meet and exceed our deliverables. Accountability: Hold employees accountable for results and behavior, fostering a culture of excellence in line with our company values. Innovation: Oversee new product commercialization, new installation commissioning, and new process introductions, keeping us at the forefront of the industry. Key Responsibilities: Develop and adjust strategic plans, operational budgets, and staffing to meet production needs. Foster a high-performance environment with strong employee engagement. Collaborate with all departments to drive strategic decisions. Implement continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices. Align operations resources with key manufacturing tasks and business strategy. Identify and solve performance constraints, leveraging company-wide expertise. Develop talent through effective planning and assessment. Address facility issues through daily production meetings and actionable plans. Ensure accountability for results and adherence to company values. Create efficient work processes and common systems for measuring performance. Maintain customer service by managing plant capacity constraints. Lead new product and process introductions. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and a drive to lead, we want you on our team. Apply now and take the next step in your career journey with us! Qualifications EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Management, Science or related field preferred. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 10 years manufacturing experience, with a preference in food processing/packaging Minimum of 5 years management experience at either the Operations Manager or Plant Manager level Previous experience in a union environement is helpful Proven results using continuous improvement tools and root cause analysis techniques. Able to effectively build relationships and inspire others. Able to balance analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement to make timely decisions. Exemplifies company values and shows resilience in a variety of situations. Mentors Operations Managers, Operations Supervisors and other leaders within the plant and across the company. Preference for mobility and willingness to take on broader assignments for additional development opportunities.Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. 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