Operations Manager

Job Description

WHAT FUELS YOU?  Nestled in Northeast Wisconsin, in the heart of Crivitz, Wisconsin, we're serious about BBQ. Our passion for fun, food, family and fire drives us to create the industry’s standard in premium BBQ wood products. Our chunks, chips, sticks, pellets, and charcoal transform our customers’ grilling and smoking experience. Crafted from only the premium wood species BBQ afficionados desire, our precision-cut, kiln drying process ensures consistent quality in every piece. Come join a 2024 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year and help consumers answer the question : What Fuels You?

Position Overview :   The Operations Manager will actively support the continued growth of Omnia Wood Products LLC and the Smokey Woods Brand through management and hands-on execution of the company’s production, warehousing and logistics requirements. Responsible for planning production schedules; employee management, staffing and training; delivering 100% On Time In Full Deliver of Customer orders; production quality standards; safety and compliance; and process optimization

Responsibilities :

• Develop and monitor production schedules, assess and coordinate resource requirements
• Supervise and train production staff, manage employee resources, ensure efficient operations
• Ensure all products meet required quality standards and conduct regular inspections
• Implement and oversee Safety regulations and procedures, ensuring goal of Zero Incidents
• Control and monitor inventory process converting raw material into WIP and FG inventory
• Recommend and implement improved production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Coordinate work performed by outside vendors
• Create and execute daily, weekly, monthly production schedules and measured goals
• Manage and improve production capacity for each product line
• Other Duties as Assigned

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