Operations Manager 2nd

Job Title:

Operations Manager — 2 nd Shift

Location:

Tyler, TX

Department:
Operations

Reports To:

Plant Manager

Direct Reports:
Plant Supervisors

Travel: 10%

John Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA.

We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership.

The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion . The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia;
Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.

Manages daily activities in the organization’s operations function. This includes overall responsibilities for production, efficiency, labor, quality, safety and other production-related activities.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field’s concepts and principles.
• Performs complex tasks typically following established processes.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions.
• Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures but may have some impact on departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change.

• Supervise and manage staff:
  Hire, train, and mentor employees, and handle high-level human resources duties to ensure a productive and motivated workforce.
• Optimize processes:
  Analyze and improve operational processes to increase efficiency, and develop strategic plans to align daily tasks with company objectives .
• Manage resources and budget:
  Oversee budgets, allocate resources effectively, and manage procurement to control costs.
• Monitor performance:
  Track key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze performance metrics, and prepare reports to identify areas for improvement and ensure goals are met.
• Ensure compliance:
  Make sure the company adheres to safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Coordinate and collaborate:
  Work with various departments to ensure seamless execution of projects and align operational strategies with overall business goals.

This job is carried out in a professional office setting and involves using standard office equipment like laptops, desk phones, and smartphones. Regular visits to production facilities may also be required . During those visits, the employee is occasionally exposed to cold and/or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, cold temperatures, and electrical shock and vibration risks.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Employees must be able to stand, walk, or sit; use their hands for tasks; reach with their arms; and communicate verbally. Occasional lifting or moving of objects is necessary, along with close, distance, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Sitting for extended periods of time while working on a computer
• Reliable transportation required

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following:

• Vacation
• Sick days
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• 401k with company match
• Telemedicine
• Onsite Clinic — Tyler and Valley
• Free annual health screening
• STD and LTD
• Life insurance

Soules Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity…