Operations Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and supervise the operation function 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 (preferred).
• Knowledge of SAP (preferred).
• Experience working in a union environment (preferred).

Benefits

• A choice of three quality affordable healthcare coverage options.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental 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.
• Educational & professional development assistance.
• Wellness programs and fitness reimbursement.
• Dependent scholarship program.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Internships/apprenticeships.

Where You’ll Work

Welcome to Manitowoc! Thousands of visitors are drawn here each year to explore the USS Cobia World War II submarine, tour Rogers Street Fishing Village to view relics of famous shipwrecks, or sail across Lake Michigan on the S. S. Badger. We love company and invite you to explore 20 miles of spectacular Lake Michigan shoreline. From the pristine coastline with its stunning parks and beaches and marinas, to historic downtowns and outdoor band concerts, Manitowoc-Two Rivers is a maritime treasure to visit as well as a wonderful place to work and live.

Contact Information

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.