Assistant Operations Manager

Assistant Operations Manager

Location: Newport Arkansas

Your seat at the table

The Assistant Operations Manager position plans directs and coordinates the actions of the Operations Supervisors Team Leaders and Team Members to ensure the completion of production activities in a safe quality-focused and productive manner. This position oversees the manufacture of products against budgeted KPIs in a continuous improvement-based environment. This role is responsible for coaching mentoring and developing Supervisors and Team Leads to deliver results in alignment with business objectives.

What you bring to the table

• Four-year degree in a related business or technical field such as food science operations management engineering or the equivalent in experience.
• Industrial or Mechanical Engineering background preferred
• 5 years of experience in production management or supervision in the food processing industry.
• Significant experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Effective mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to manage both salaried professionals and hourly production associates in executing complex operational programs.
• Ability to work a varied schedule.
• Enhancing product safety quality and the safety and satisfaction of your team members
• Evaluating and improving work processes
• Mastering workflow that involves specialized state-of-the-art equipment
• Managing and improving productivity
• Building and maintaining rapport and relationships

We Offer a Feast of Benefits

Medical Dental Vision Life Flexible Spending Account Retirement Savings Plan with Match Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Group Critical Accident Insurance Group Critical Illness Insurance Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.

You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace

Because at Shearers we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is your invitation to apply now!

Note: Shearers does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Shearers is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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