Manufacturing Manager
Land O'Lakes
St. Joseph, MO
This role is part of our Omnium crop protection manufacturing team serving Winfield United and toll customers throughout the agricultural supply industry.
The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight within the production facility to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. This role manages staff and technical processes, enforces environmental, health, and safety standards, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to maximize throughput and profitability while maintaining compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities of this role:
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
Enforce company environmental, health, and safety policies and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Provide leadership and active participation in process safety management programs.
Oversee hazard analysis and process safety reviews for production-related activities.
Ensure completion of pre-production startup reviews and EHS-related pre-startup protocols across all departments.
Promote a culture of safety and accountability throughout the facility.
Staffing & Leadership
Manage direct and temporary labor to optimize throughput and minimize costs.
Ensure production meets plant schedules and product specifications.
Instill accountability and high performance through coaching, progressive discipline, and performance reviews.
Cross-train employees to enhance flexibility and responsiveness.
Maintain and update production protocols per customer requirements.
Technical & Process Management
Collaborate with plant management and technical teams to address operational and technical issues.
Allocate resources for equipment or system changes driven by cost reduction, product innovation, and inventory management strategies.
Ensure safe introduction of new processes and products into the facility.
Operations & Continuous Improvement
Drive process performance improvements to maximize profitability, increase throughput, and reduce losses.
Develop and approve production procedures to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
Control expenses and minimize facility repair costs.
Serve as a liaison with customers to ensure satisfaction and timely resolution of issues.
Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly operational reports; maintain accurate documentation of shift activities.
Other Duties
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support plant and corporate objectives.
Required Experience/Education:
High School Diploma/GED
5+ years of supervisory/management experience in processing/manufacturing operations with solid progressive leadership experience
Strong presentation, communication, training, and interpersonal skills
Proven track record of understanding the drivers of product and labor cost variances
Strong leadership experience
Preferred Experience/Education:
Bachelors Degree preferred in Animal Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field or degree equivalent experience.
Previous experience working as a team leader in a multi-faceted team is highly desirable
Preferred Competencies/Skills:
High Speed Manufacturing experience
Demonstrated experience with Continuous Improvement Processes and/or Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt
Responsible for department costs to budget through effective manpower planning, and scheduling.
Hours/Shift: 1st shift, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Core Hours); this role may require hours outside of the core hours, weekends or holidays as needed.
Salary Range: $81,200 - $121,800. In most cases, candidates offered employment expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.
Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.
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