Senior Plant Operational Excellence Manager

Employment Type : Salaried

Work Arrangement :  Onsite

Position Summary :

The Operational Excellence Manager (OpEx) will be responsible for accelerating the change efforts at the production plant by leading organizational / leadership development processes, promoting employee engagement, and driving quality and productivity improvements.  As part of the Plant Leadership Team the OpEx Manager will provide necessary coaching to the team and other individuals regarding organizational effectiveness, operational improvements, and execution of best practices. Monitor progress and advance the transformation to world class over time through continued coaching.  Provide support to location personnel to make certain that progress meets location targets.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for implementing strategy and guiding advancement of operational excellence programs.
• Collaborate with the Production Manager(s), Quality Managers, and others to understand site business priorities / goals and use this knowledge to prioritize - continuous process improvement.
• Be a role model for the mindsets and behaviors necessary to create an environment of trust, participation, and accountability. Consult with OpEx Leaders to identify best practices and to simplify and standardize work to deliver improved performance.
• Actively review site practices to identify opportunities and advise on appropriate organizational interventions (i.e. training, coaching, etc.) for improving site systems and practices to achieve desired outcomes.
• Guide locations in determining the priorities for process improvements that impact production and business results and champion waste elimination and reduction.  Build a coaching culture and provide individual coaching to site and above site leadership throughout the change and transformation process.
• Monitor Improvement progress and sustain transformational gains over time through continued metric review and consultation with key stakeholders. Responsible for the oversight and direct supervision of assigned Plant Continuous Improvement Resources.
• lead Improvement Projects utilizing standardized OpEx tools and methods to improve plant performance and achieve results for operations customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Why Join Us :

Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses.  We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves.  When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work.  As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there.  We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits : ​

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees​Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)

Physical Demands :

All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum : intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.  Occasional lifting and / or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.  Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment :

Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day.   Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required.  Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and / or legal requirements.  In addition, certain jobs may require employees to :

Work outside and / or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;

Diversity & Inclusion :

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values.  We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.