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Operations Manager - NR

Department:  Plant
Location: 

New Richmond, WI, US, 54017

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

 

Become One Of Our Valued Team Members:

Our Operations Manager offers a team-oriented individual the opportunity to be responsible for the plant operational systems including acquisition of raw materials, product processing, quality assurance, and the shipping of quality-finished products.

 

What You'll Get:

At Lakeside Foods, we believe in taking care of our people. That’s why, as part of the Lakeside family, you’ll have a package of affordable benefit choices and resources to choose from that covers your health, well-being, family and future.

 

Comprehensive Benefits:

  • A choice of three quality affordable healthcare coverage options
  • Vision coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Health savings account with employer contribution/flexible spending accounts
  • Retirement planning including Profit Sharing  and 401(k) match
  • Company-provided life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days and holidays

 

Work-Life Integration:

  • Educational & professional development assistance
  • Wellness programs and fitness reimbursement
  • Dependent scholarship program
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Internships/apprenticeships 

 

What You'll Do:

  • Responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising the operation function in the production of a high quality, food safety product.
  • Provide leadership on the operating floor striving for compliance in safety, health, environmental, and quality.
  • Manage and supervise all areas of Lakeside's Plant operations to ensure optimal performance.
  • Promote employee engagement and development to maximize production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement goals.

 

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and at least three years of experience leading manufacturing or processing operations or eight years of experience in manufacturing or processing operations is required. 
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, drive performance, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • In depth knowledge of warehouse operations, quality control, safety standards, and resource management.
  • Familiarity with plant functions including facilities, logistics, and maintenance is preferred.
  • Knowledge of SAP a plus.
  • Experience working in a union environment is preferred.

 

Where You’ll Work:

WELCOME TO NEW RICHMOND

Located 29 miles from Saint Paul, MN and 37 miles from Minneapolis, MN New Richmond is known for its breathtaking scenery. Explore everything this area has to offer — from activities and attractions, to fairs and festivals, there's something here for everybody!

 

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Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. 

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Nearest Major Market: Hudson