Position Summary The Operations Manager oversees all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing while ensuring policies and procedures are followed. This position develops processes that maximize ownership, stewardship, safety, quality and productivity. Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality culture of MFI products; identify and address conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety. Provide overall leadership, direction and coordination for plant operations. Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks. Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Ensure all plant personnel are operating in compliance with plant and corporate procedures as well as compliance with customer and regulatory regulations. Provide coaching and development of plant staff to ensure effective leadership, collaboration and balance in achieving KPIs focused on safety, quality, customer service and productivity. Plan and supervise the design and progress of capital projects. Develop and implement financial and non-financial objectives including an annual budget that serves as the plant’s operating plan. Identify and implement strategies to improve performance, meeting and exceeding plant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Monitor and set standards for operations and help identify and correct bottlenecks. Increase production asset capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level. Qualifications Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four‑year college or university, preferably in Food Science, Engineering, or Management, or five or more years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management and a track record of achieving results against a comprehensive set of KPIs. Excellent problem‑solving and reasoning skills. Ability to analyze downtime and financial variance trends, identifying actions to deliver expected performance. Working knowledge of budgets, forecasting and metrics. Ability to effectively present information to all levels of the company, from plant floor to executive leadership. Excellent time management, strong attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills, listening, decision‑making, and organizational skills. Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP. Excellent interpersonal skills, including coaching, team building and training skills. Food manufacturing experience. Preferred Education, Experience and Skills Master’s degree in Engineering or Management. Experience with USDA and FDA regulations. Location Britt, Iowa – Michael Foods, Inc. operates an egg processing facility that includes breaking, pasteurization, and dried egg production. The region produces more eggs within a 100‑mile radius than anywhere in the world. #J-18808-Ljbffr