About this role
<p><span style=""><span style="">At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.</span></span></p><p> </p> <p><span style=""><strong>Become One Of Our Valued Team Members:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="">Our Operations Manager offers a team-oriented individual the opportunity to be responsible for the plant operational systems including acquisition of raw materials, product processing, quality assurance, and the shipping of quality-finished products.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><strong>What You'll Get:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="">At Lakeside Foods, we believe in taking care of our people. That’s why, as part of the Lakeside family, you’ll have a package of affordable benefit choices and resources to choose from that covers your health, well-being, family and future.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="">Comprehensive Benefits:</span></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""><span style="">A choice of three quality affordable healthcare coverage options</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Vision coverage</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Dental coverage</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Health savings account with employer contribution/flexible spending accounts</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Retirement planning including Profit Sharing and 401(k) match</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Company-provided life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days and holidays</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="">Work-Life Integration:</span></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""><span style="">Educational & professional development assistance</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Wellness programs and fitness reimbursement</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Dependent scholarship program</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Career growth opportunities</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Internships/apprenticeships </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""><span style="">Responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising the operation function in the production of a high quality, food safety product.</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Provide leadership on the operating floor striving for compliance in safety, health, environmental, and quality.</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Manage and supervise all areas of Lakeside's Plant operations to ensure optimal performance.</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Promote employee engagement and development to maximize production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement goals.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><strong>What You'll Bring:</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""><span style="">Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and at least three years of experience leading manufacturing or processing operations or eight years of experience in manufacturing or processing operations is required. </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, drive performance, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">In depth knowledge of warehouse operations, quality control, safety standards, and resource management.</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Familiarity with plant functions including facilities, logistics, and maintenance is preferred.</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Knowledge of SAP a plus.</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Experience working in a union environment is preferred.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><strong>Where You’ll Work:</strong></span></p> <p><span style=""><strong>WELCOME TO MANITOWOC</strong></span></p> <p><span style="">Thousands of visitors are drawn here each year to explore the USS Cobia World War II submarine, tour Rogers Street Fishing Village to view relics of famous shipwrecks, or sail across Lake Michigan on the S. S. Badger. We love company and invite you to explore 20 miles of spectacular Lake Michigan shoreline. From the pristine coastline with its stunning parks and beaches and marinas, to historic downtowns and outdoor band concerts, Manitowoc-Two Rivers is a maritime treasure to visit as well as a wonderful place to work and live.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p style="text-align:center"><span style=""><span style=""><em>Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.</em></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style=""><em><span style="">Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities</span></em></span></p>