Operations Project Manager - Remote

Job Summary:

Through consultation with the VP/Sr. Director, On-site Operations & Operating Companies (OpCo) Leadership, the Operations Project Manager identifies the key actions necessary for delivering national, regional, and site level development and execution of key projects related to operations.

• In partnership with the VP/Sr. Director, on-site Operations & Operating Companies (OpCo) Leadership, this position will lead with a strong customer-centric and associate- focused mindset to drive development and execution of projects.
• Manage project timelines and vendor relationships related to proposed and ongoing Operational projects.
• Work with vendors and/or general contractors to assure projects are following Local, State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Work to develop, plan, and execute operational projects and monitor return on investment.
• Utilize Industry best practices, methods, and standards to execute projects.
• Make safety a top priority in each project. Help reduce or eliminate operations-related injuries or accidents and assist Leadership team with training initiatives on all projects, including new equipment.
• Drive a culture of compliance with internal/external policies and regulations by ensuring all required inspections and audits are completed on time, accurately and with all necessary detail.
• Strategically adjust department activities, policies, and practices to meet or exceed key performance metrics and customer satisfaction goals.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or a relevant field.

• Minimum 5 years in food production, manufacturing, distribution design, or construction
• Demonstrable experience in driving operational efficiencies and production thru put through site layout and planning

• Lean Six Sigma
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, Access, and Outlook
• Ability to read and understand AutoCAD drawings
• Transformation experience
• Project Management Experience

• Deep experience with manufacturing or production processes to include continuous improvement tools.
• Able to read and understand vendor quotes.
• Active Listening:
  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Management of Personnel Resources:
  Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Social Perceptiveness:
  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Coordination:
  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Critical Thinking:
  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension:
  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Oral Comprehension:
  Listening to and understanding the information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Comprehension:
  Reading and understanding the information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression:
  Communicating information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Judgment and Decision Making:
  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Negotiation:
  Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Complex Problem Solving:
  Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Deductive Reasoning:
  Applying general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Problem Sensitivity:
  Perceiving when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Fluency of Ideas:
  Coming up with several ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
• Ability to read drawings and understanding process equipment

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of…