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The Operations Specialist is a part of the Technical Services Department. They serve the facility as an on the shop floor leadership role. Other position responsibilities aren’t limited to but include: backup shift supervisor, floor preparation for corporate R&D research projects, involvement and execution of on-going capital improvements in the Kent facility. All efforts require full-time coordination from the Kent production department. This role requires majority of the 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:
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field, in lieu of degree, 4+ years in 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 Required:
This position will conduct training, lead team meetings, and improve communications with the goal of enabling employees at the shop floor level of making informed decision. A result of these efforts will be to improve plant performance and efficiencies while improving employee satisfaction and employee relations.
This individual will function as a fill-in production supervisor for all shifts and provides coordination and resources to assist in complying with all regulatory issues.
This position will mentor new production supervisors on day-to-day operations responsibilities to include Catalyst training, labor scheduling, and understanding production processes.
Develop standard operating procedures for production employees. Conducts training with employees on the standard operating procedures monitors understanding and adherence to SOP's.
Interact with maintenance, quality, engineering, and contractors as needed on projects. Assist in the coordination activities for maintenance shutdowns for both Land O'Lakes employees and contractors.
Required Competencies:
Strong, written, communication and presentation skills
Some knowledge of GMP’S, safety, and environmental sanitation.
Ability to train, coach, and mentor team members
Strong collaborative skills and ability to work cross-functionally Â
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 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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