Operations Manager

Operations Manager

An industry leader in premium Black Angus Beef seeks a motivated individual looking for an opportunity to put his or her operations experience to use in a fast-paced environment. The Operations Manager is responsible for supporting and leading the harvest, fabrication, ground beef, value added, e-commerce, grading and distribution center. This position works closely with departmental managers and the executive team to support plant functions and operational efficiency. Position is on-site and must report to the Arkansas City, KS facility. This is not a remote position.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees all aspects of the beef production operations which include human safety, food safety and quality, humane handling of animals, and compliance through the processing chain to the DC.
• This role is heavily responsible not only for knowing the operations of the business but supporting the exempt level teams to manage and influence their hourly team members for successful results.
• This position will lead, engage, and grow the operational management team.
• Performance management and KPI goals are set, discussed, and met by support and engaging teams.
• Monitor and maintain positive working relationships and compliance with the management team and any outside agencies.
• Partner with accounting, procurement and sales for smooth day-to-day production
• Must understand key accounting financials, yields, metrics, values, and spreadsheets.
• Must communicate effectively and throughout different levels of organization.
• Work with maintenance teams and support healthy working relationship between maintenance and operations to meet daily operational goals.
• Manage operational expenses and report expense to upper management
• Work with HR & EHS by placing people first in the workforce while supporting employee training and development.
• Track and analyze operational metrics and predict future needs; work with the team to be more proactive versus reactive
• Must maintain a professional attitude and composure even in stressful situations