Brand: Post Consumer Brands

Categories: Operations Administrative

Locations: Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 26761

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company’s portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, PEBBLES®, Grape-Nuts® and Malt-O-Meal® cereal, and Peter Pan® peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish®, Kibbles ‘n Bits® and 9Lives® dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news. Brand Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. We’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we’re growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. That’s where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets. Location Description The Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania facility is 1,120,845 square feet and home to about 470 hard working team members who are proud to produce iconic pet food brands like Kibbles 'n Bits® and 9Lives®. This location has a cannery that produces wet dog food and there is also a Distribution Center on-site. Bloomsburg is home to Bloomsburg University, a municipal airport, a landmark Town Park with many acres of recreational activities, and has one of the largest and longest running fairs in the country. With so much to do and see, Bloomsburg is a great place to live, work and play! Responsibilities Under the direction of the Plant Director, the Operations Manager is accountable for managing people safety, food safety, quality, financial performance, morale, customer service and compliance. It is important to develop strategies and practices that support production, continuous improvement initiatives and product quality assurance through communicated objectives and day to day operational goals. Work Location: Fully onsite at the Bloomsburg, PA Manufacturing Facility. Relocation Assistance is available to qualified out of state candidates. Role model Continuous Improvement behaviors Embrace the plant’s Compelling Business Need and lead the operation toward achievement of the plant’s Vision Participate in the annual Master Planning process Accountable for overall results for the operation including safety, quality, cost, reliability, sustainability, and organizational development Manage and develop manufacturing systems that safely increase productivity and quality while lowering costs Facilitates the plant’s Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meeting with focus on identification of losses; assignment of in-depth failure analysis, when appropriate; and follow-up on daily action items to eliminate losses all in support of continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, and Delivery Responsible for driving operational issues to root cause and developing a zero loss mentality Lead, educate, motivate, coach, counsel and guide the manufacturing team to ensure that they have the ability to deliver results In conjunction with the HR Manager and Director of Operations, effectively manage labor relations issues that impact the operation with a focus on consistency, while modeling our People Basic Belief Ensure the essential business information is routinely and clearly communicated and employees clearly understand the operation Vision and results toward achievement of goals Responsible for development and effective management of the operation’s budgets Lead HSE Key Element(s) and Quality Key Element(s) as assigned Support the work of all Pillar Owners & Teams and participate on the Plant Leadership Pillar team, if assigned ownership of a Pillar Provide a credible sounding board and counterbalance to the Plant Manager when exploring and discussing alternatives, concepts, ideas, etc. Work in unison with other functions to ensure that services, goods, materials and ingredients for the operation are delivered in a timely manner. Professionally represent the Bloomsburg plant to all constituents and stakeholders, including but not limited to: Internal Corporate Business Partners; Customers; Vendors; Contractors; Regulatory Representatives, etc. Support and foster our Company Culture through role modeling our Basic Beliefs and Our Commitment to Each Other Qualifications EDUCATION A Bachelor's degree is required; Engineering degree preferred EXPERIENCE A minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience is required; preferably in the food manufacturing industry Demonstrated experience in building a high performance work culture and systems is preferred Demonstrated experience in leading an operation where employee safety receives top priority, followed closely by product quality and productivity SKILLS & ABILITIES Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with groups outside the plant (suppliers and vendors) Demonstrate ability to work effectively across organization boundaries and with diverse teams within a manufacturing environment Must have good organizational skills Must be able to prioritize work in a high demand work environment Excellent communication skills Self-motivated and able to motivate others Ability to be flexible in changing business needs Must be willing to relocate to other locations for career opportunities Weekend work will be expected on an as needed basis to impact plant throughput

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