DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Opal Foods is currently seeking a seasoned and reliable professional to fill our Director of Operations opening.

Role Description/SummaryThe purpose of this role is to plan, direct and oversee egg production and egg processing complexes as assigned. This position is responsible for ensuring the operational complexes operate in a safe and efficient manure while producing quality eggs and protecting animal health. This position will supervise the Complex Managers at assigned locations and provide necessary analysis, resources, and guidance to members of management team. This position will also oversee assessment, development, implementation, and ongoing work related to projects at their assigned location.

Essential Job Functions Must be able to perform these tasks with or without reasonable accommodations.

Work with executive leadership and other Directors in determining goals and parameters needed to improve operations.

Coach the site Complex Managers to ensure operations function in a safe and efficient manner.

Administer operations budgetAssess and recommend both capital expenditures and larger purchases for assigned operations.

Ensure all locations adhere to standards and programs including worker safety, animal welfare, foods safety/quality, and operational standard operating practices.

Hold operations team accountable for results and celebrate team and individual successes.

Ensure site leaders are investing in skills development of their teams including preparing individuals for next career steps.

Constantly look for opportunities to make processes more efficient and in alignment with overall organizational goals.

Collect and review data related to processing and production operations to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Ensure maintenance programs are effective in reducing operational downtime.

Must have ability to travel on a very regular basis on short notice.

Other duties and projects as needed to support operational objectives or as assigned.

Required Qualifications Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesHigh School Diploma or equivalent.10 plus years progressive experience in egg production, egg processing or related fields.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Demonstrated ability to effectively speak, read, and write in English.

Preferred Qualifications Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesBachelors degree in agriculture, business, relevant course of study.

Demonstrated ability to effectively speak, read, and write in Spanish.

About Opal Foods:

Opal Foods was formed in 2014 and is a partnership between Rose Acre Farms and Weaver Brothers. Our foundation is our commitment to our team, the quality of our product, our customers' satisfaction, and the welfare of our animals. Opal Foods provides high-quality, nutritious, affordable eggs to its customers through their farms based in Missouri, Minnesota, Colorado, and Iowa with its headquarters in Neosho, MO. For information on Opal Foods, please visit our website at www.opal-foods.com.

Benefits:

Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and disability that will all become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods, LLC also provides a matching 401K plan.

Opal Foods is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.