Operations Manager

Vita Plus Corporation is an employee-owned company dedicated to serving dairy and livestock producers with high-quality feed manufacturing and expert consulting services. Established in 1948, the organization is committed to innovation in nutrition, technology, and management practices to support its clients’ success.

Function: Leadership of teams in a production environment: production, warehousing, transportation, ingredient purchasing, customer service budgeting and staffing

Position Requirements:

• Experience leading multiple teams within varying production environments: warehousing/distribution, feed manufacturing and/or grain plant
• Knowledge of various supply chain elements: warehousing, inventory management, production, customer service and transportation
• Ability to alternate driving, sitting, walking, climbing, and standing
• Safely lift, carry and stack feed bags; frequently moving up to 55-pound bags and occasionally moving 65-pound bags up to shoulder height
• Maintain confidentiality of all information
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and other software as required
• Must have valid driver’s license with appropriate vehicle insurance
• Daily supervision of teams in production, receiving, shipping, quality, customer service and inventory accuracy
• Lead internal and external customer service activities to strengthen relationships, grow our sales volume (tonnage) and improve profitability
• Coordinate all safety initiatives: training, inspections and accident investigations
• Maintain adequate, cost‑effective inventory and accurate POs of key inputs: ingredients, packaging and supplies
• Facility coordinator of Safe Feed / Safe Food Audits and organize all maintenance and housekeeping
• Manage employees including hiring, performance evaluations and coaching to meet performance expectations, develop staff and handle separations.
• Partner with senior leadership on annual budgeting, capital projects and large purchases

Working Conditions:

• Environmental conditions, feed manufacturing, warehouse, on farm visits and uneven/slippery work surfaces
• Office and manufacturing areas

Evaluation:

• Profitability to VP Holdings and for the specific location
• Risk management associated with feed and grain contracts
• Contributing to our strong culture: employee engagement and development while being a positive role model within the communities we serve
• Continued professional growth to strengthen your impact

Location: Gagetown, MI

Our robust benefits include:

• Health and Dental Insurance start on DAY ONE for employees working 20+ hours/week
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  , which is the Company-funded Retirement Plan
• Up to $2,000 FREE Contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA); personal contributions are Tax FREE
• Flex Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent care
• 401(k) / Paid Time Off / Sick Time / Long-term Disability
• EAP:
  Employee Assistance Program provides FREE support services