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 Shearer’s, 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: Shearer’s does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Shearer’s is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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