Operations Specialist- 3rd Shift Job at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Kent

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Overview

The Operations Specialist is a part of the Technical Services Department. They serve the facility as an on-the-shop-floor leadership role. Responsibilities include acting as backup shift supervisor, preparing the floor for corporate R&D projects, and participating in ongoing capital improvements in the Kent facility. All efforts require full-time coordination from the Kent production department. This role requires the majority of time on the manufacturing floor.

Hours

3rd Shift: Typically 10PM-8AM, Sunday - Thursday. This role may require weekends and holidays as needed.

Experience-Education Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field; in lieu of degree, 4+ years of food manufacturing experience with increased responsibility
• Manufacturing or high-speed production experience required
• Supervisory experience preferred

Skills Required

• Problem Solving/Troubleshooting
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Implementation
• Leadership of Shift/Crew
• Strong Communication Skills (both for operators and upper management)
• Multitasking/Time Management/Prioritization Skills
• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Project Management

Responsibilities

• Conduct training, lead team meetings, and improve communications to enable shop floor employees to make informed decisions; aim to improve plant performance, efficiencies, and employee satisfaction/relations.
• Function as a fill-in production supervisor for all shifts, providing coordination and resources to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Mentor new production supervisors on day-to-day operations, including Catalyst training, labor scheduling, and understanding production processes.
• Develop standard operating procedures for production employees; conduct training and monitor adherence to SOPs.
• Interact with maintenance, quality, engineering, and contractors as needed on projects; assist in coordinating maintenance shutdowns for Land O’ Lakes employees and contractors.

Required Competencies

• Strong written communication and presentation skills
• Some knowledge of GMPs, safety, and environmental sanitation
• Ability to train, coach, and mentor team members
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Salary

Salary Range: $69,040 - $103,560. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits and EEO

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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Job Function & Industry

• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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