Actus Nutrition · 6 hours ago
Director of Operations
Eden Prairie, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expActus Nutrition focuses on creating high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing three manufacturing sites for the Animal Nutrition division, providing strategic and operational leadership in production, maintenance, inventory, EH&S, and quality.
Dietary SupplementsFood and BeverageWholesale
Responsibilities
Develop and implement key manufacturing strategies, plans, and programs to support plant objectives and achieve short- and long-term goals related to cost, quality, and performance
Define, direct, and communicate the activities of each functional area of operations to ensure alignment with, and achievement of, facility defined goals
Regularly engage with frontline production, maintenance, and engineering teams to assess processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure operational excellence
Apply mechanical understanding and problem-solving skills to identify and address equipment-related bottlenecks, maintenance needs, and process improvements
Lead all capital improvement and capital expenditure projects (including AME process), from planning through execution. Ensure projects align with operational goals, maintain/improve plant assets, and are delivered on time and within budget
With the support of regional and corporate HR management: Recruit, develop, coach, lead and empower employees, while constantly raising the standards of performance and ensuring high employee engagement. Develop, or source, employee training and make sure ongoing and appropriate training is occurring and is documented for employees at all levels
Develop and manage annual budgets; monitor performance, control costs, and implement cost-saving initiatives to ensure fiscal responsibility
Proactively explore and implement emerging technologies, automation tools, and process innovations that drive plant performance, quality, and mechanical efficiency
Together with Corporate EHS, manage the facility’s environmental health, and regulatory compliance programming and initiatives
Manage communication with proper government agencies
Ensure a quality system is in place that supports the goal of 100% first pass quality and adheres to the most rigorous supply chain standards
Collaborate with Quality and R&D to develop and improve products and related processes. Establish procedures, oversee the conduction of, and report results from, experimental test runs
Oversee inventory levels, including rework and off-spec material. Collaborate with other ACTUS sites to optimize use of raw materials and finished goods within the network
Optimize production efficiency in collaboration with operations and S&OP teams. Monitor key metrics to ensure quality, throughput, and customer demand are consistently met
Manage each facility and related operations in compliance with all policies, procedures and applicable regulations
Demonstrate strong leadership, integrity, and a commitment to community relations, acting at all times in alignment with the company’s ethical and cultural values
Qualification
Required
10+ years of manufacturing experience, with 5+ years in a plant leadership position in a multi-shift manufacturing operation
Proven background in capital project execution, including equipment installations and facility upgrades
Experience in food, feed, or process manufacturing industries
Strong exposure to mechanical systems, production process flows, and regulatory compliance
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose, understand, and improve equipment and operational processes
Working knowledge of project management as it relates to capital projects / engineering
Proven analytical skills to assess complex situations, identify patterns, and derive meaningful insights that can guide decision-making processes in a production environment
Proficient in standard computer software applications (e.g., MS Office, ERP systems)
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Effective conflict management and team leadership capabilities
Preferred
Background in wet and dry dairy processing preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) company match program
Mobile Device Reimbursement
Travel Reimbursement
Company
Actus Nutrition
Actus Nutrition is a manufacturer of protein, casein, and food ingredients.
1001-5000 employees
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