Director, Operations - The Scoular Company : Job Details

About the Role

The Director of Operations at Petsource in Seward, NE is tasked with leading all facets of operations, warehousing, engineering and maintenance at the facility. Positioned onsite, this executive role emphasizes strong leadership in operational strategy, people management, and support for engineering projects. Reporting directly to the President, the Director of Operations will focus on business growth and operational excellence, prioritizing team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and process optimization to ensure plant operates efficiently and meets industry standards. The Director of Operations sits on the Petsource leadership team as a key contributor to the strategy of the overall business, leading the execution of that strategy across the operations platform.

* Operational Leadership: Oversee the daily operations of manufacturing including production, maintenance, sanitation, and product quality control. Develop and implement operational strategies that align with company goals and objectives, monitoring and communicating all Key Performance Indicators (KPI) across the operations footprint. Ensure all operations are carried out in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner. Lead, mentor, and manage the operations team to be a high-performance team.

* Drive the company's operational and strategic objectives, aligning them with market demands and ensuring efficient execution.

* Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, using Lean manufacturing principals and Six-Sigma methodologies. Continuously assess and improve operational processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain high product quality.

* Oversee the development and management of annual operating budgets and strategic capital investments, focusing on technological advancement and maintenance excellence.

About You

* Bachelor's degree in business administration, Operations Manager, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for educational requirements.

* 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with significant emphasis on operational management and team leadership.

* Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and develop effective operational strategies.

* Strong skills in project management and supporting maintenance and engineering projects.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams and leading through influence.

* Knowledge of facility and state regulatory requirements within the food industry, particularly in meat or poultry processing.

Why work here?

Petsource by Scoular, an indirect, wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of Scoular. Petsource provides recipe development, raw meat processing, freeze-drying, and packaging solutions for pet food manufacturers. Petsource is among the first in the country to bring these steps together under one roof, positioning itself as a turnkey contract manufacturer and go-to source for high-protein, freeze-dried ingredients. With a $75 million expansion recently completed, we are growing our team of experts. Join a team dedicated to career advancement and a culture that makes you excited to come to work each day.

Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible.

We are a $8 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1400 employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people.

We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity.

Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.

Benefits:

* We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day - there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning

* On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match

* Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off.

* We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact.