Operations Coordinator

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Administrative Management Manufacturing/Mechanical

Job Type Full Time

Work Location Holton KS 66436 , US

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing, business, engineering, or related field required

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years in an operations leadership or equivalent role with responsibility overseeing multiple departments with strong focus on superlative results and team leadership, required
• Minimum of 5 years of meat industry or food commodity experience preferred
• Previous experience directly managing people leaders required
• Proven track record of driving and sustaining meaningful, productive change that creates long-term value
• Knowledge of governance, risk, compliance and legal issues relevant in the industry

Skills and

Competencies:

• Operates with transparency and unquestionable integrity and builds trusting relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead high performing teams through trust, collaboration, and empowerment
• Leads with confidence and has a motivating executive presence; has outstanding interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Strategic Thinking - Demonstrates a keen ability to think from the outside in
• High level of autonomy in planning, executing, and developing contingencies
• Demonstrated drive to achieve results and take calculated risks
• Confidently adapts and adjusts to changes and challenges while maintaining a positive outlook
• Record of cross-functional project management leadership
• Proficiency in utilizing data for informed decision-making and process optimization

Position Overview:

Johnsonville is a leading food manufacturing company with multiple manufacturing facilities across various locations. We prioritize the safety of our members, our product quality, and the growth and development of our members. Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic manufacturing Operations Coordinator to lead our Holton operations team who has a proven track record of creating an environment of ownership, fostering a culture of trust, and achieving superlative results.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the performance and coaching of the Holton operations
• Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability; empowering teams to take ownership of their work, pursue continuous improvement, and achieve exceptional outcomes
• Establish clear performance expectations and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), consistently offering feedback and recognition to enhance member engagement and drive motivation
• Strive for operational excellence by achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and facility performance metrics
• Optimize operational processes and align standards of work, while enhancing manufacturing agility
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members, fostering their growth and advancement within the organization
• Oversee safety, quality, and compliance with regulatory requirements, instilling a strong sense of responsibility and integrity among all staff members
• Lead manufacturing Reliability Excellence initiatives and Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts to optimize processes and enhance operational efficiency
• Cultivate robust relationships with cross-functional teams and corporate leadership, ensuring alignment with overarching company strategy and objectives
• Lead regular communication channels to keep members informed, engaged, and connected

Date: July 16, 2026

Coach: LaTrice Johnson, Holton Plant Director

Shift/

Hours:

1 st Shift;
Typically, 6:30 am-4 pm with flexibility to work across

shifts/departments as needed

Travel: Less than 10% of your time

Reason for Posting: Replacement

Benefits: Members have the potential for a monthly bonus and a 401 (k) with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage;flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption…