Operations Manager

Operations Manager Date: Apr 14, 2026 City: Gibson City State: Illinois (US-IL) Country: United States (US) Requisition Number: 44936 A Day in the Life Responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day Protein production operations. Support the Plant Manager in monitoring and improving plant productivity. What You'll Be Doing Cultivate a safety culture where unsafe acts are not tolerated and employees and management have a common goal of zero injuries Oversee assigned protein facility production activities to ensure operations are running at the highest levels of efficiency Manage monthly sanitation inspections and lead, monitor and ensure corrective actions are completed as necessary Track and report facility productivity improvements Approve daily reports and KPRs for department Support and develop Protein Supervisors in operations issues and trouble shooting Assist the Plant Manager in planning annual shutdowns Oversee the Process Safety Management programs, where applicable Work with the Safety/Environmental Manager to ensure compliance in all aspects Responsible for developing and driving Operations Excellence Plans to help meet safety, quality and production goals and show continuous improvement throughout the facility Support the continuous improvement activities and act as a change agent for any changes that occur in the facility Monitor KPR’s throughout the facility and help develop plans to bring teams in line with Operations Excellence goals Participate in daily production meetings to remain informed and ensure that the activities of all production operations management are aligned Monitor and manage product yields Participate in new employee selection process Assist Supervisors with personnel issues by participating in investigations and recommending corrective actions as necessary. Perform other duties as assigned Skill/Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, or related field or equivalent progressive experience of 7+ years in soybean crushing, oil refining, milling, protein, oil packaging operations, or related and applicable activities in support of industrial operations is required Proficiency with basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other technical software packages, as needed Work Schedule: Standard (On-call 24/7 as needed) Health Benefits – Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs. 401(k) Retirement Plan – Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions. Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage. Tuition Reimbursement – Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually. Time Off – Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience 0 – 9 years: 25 days 10 – 19 years: 30 days 20+ years: 35 days The compensation range for this position is $113,730-$127,980. In addition to regular compensation, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus. Nearest Major Market: Kankakee Job Segment: Facilities, Operations Manager, Plant, Plant Manager, Manager, Operations, Manufacturing, Management #J-18808-Ljbffr