Operations Manager - BL

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you. Our Operations Manager offers a team-oriented individual the opportunity to be responsible for theplant operational systems including acquisition of raw materials, product processing, quality assurance, and the shipping of quality-finished products. What You'll Get: At Lakeside Foods, we believe in taking care of our people. That’s why, as part of the Lakeside family, you’ll have a package of affordable benefit choices and resources to choose from that covers your health, well-being, family and future. A choice of three quality affordable healthcare coverage options Vision coverage Health savings account with employer contribution/flexible spending accounts Retirement planning including Profit Sharing and 401(k) match Company-provided life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days and holidays Work-Life Integration: Wellness programs and fitness reimbursement What You'll Do: Responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising the operationfunction in the production of a high quality, food safety product. Provide leadership on the operating floor striving for compliance in safety, health, environmental, and quality. Manage and supervise all areas of Lakeside's Plant operations to ensure optimal performance. Promote employee engagement and development to maximize production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement goals. What You'll Bring: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and at least three years of experience leading manufacturing or processing operations or eight years of experience in manufacturing or processing operations is required. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, drive performance, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. In depth knowledge of warehouse operations, quality control, safety standards, and resource management. Familiarity with plant functions including facilities, logistics, and maintenance is preferred. Knowledge of SAP a plus. Experience working in a union environment is preferred. Where You’ll Work: Located off of I-43, just 30 miles north of Milwaukee, 8 miles north of Port Washington, and half way between Chicago and Door County, Belgium offers year round activity for visitors. From the Harrington Beach State Park, the Ozaukee Interurban Trail and other opportunities such fishing, boating, running, biking there is something for everyone no matter what time of year! Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr Lakeside Foods Inc.