Operations Project Manager - Remote

Job Summary: Through consultation with the VP/Sr. Director, On-site Operations & Operating Companies (OpCo) Leadership, the Operations Project Manager identifies the key actions necessary for delivering national, regional, and site level development and execution of key projects related to operations. Duties and Responsibilities: • In partnership with the VP/Sr. Director, on-site Operations & Operating Companies (OpCo) Leadership, this position will lead with a strong customer-centric and associate- focused mindset to drive development and execution of projects. • Manage project timelines and vendor relationships related to proposed and ongoing Operational projects. • Work with vendors and/or general contractors to assure projects are following Local, State and Federal laws and regulations. • Work to develop, plan, and execute operational projects and monitor return on investment. • Utilize Industry best practices, methods, and standards to execute projects. • Make safety a top priority in each project. Help reduce or eliminate operations-related injuries or accidents and assist Leadership team with training initiatives on all projects, including new equipment. • Drive a culture of compliance with internal/external policies and regulations by ensuring all required inspections and audits are completed on time, accurately and with all necessary detail. • Strategically adjust department activities, policies, and practices to meet or exceed key performance metrics and customer satisfaction goals. Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or a relevant field. Experience Required: • Minimum 5 years in food production, manufacturing, distribution design, or construction • Demonstrable experience in driving operational efficiencies and production thru put through site layout and planning Experience Preferred: • Lean Six Sigma • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, Access, and Outlook • Ability to read and understand AutoCAD drawings • Transformation experience • Project Management Experience Technical Skills and Abilities: • Deep experience with manufacturing or production processes to include continuous improvement tools. • Able to read and understand vendor quotes. • Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. • Management of Personnel Resources: Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. • Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. • Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. • Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. • Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. • Oral Comprehension: Listening to and understanding the information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. • Written Comprehension: Reading and understanding the information and ideas presented in writing. • Written Expression: Communicating information and ideas in writing so others will understand. • Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. • Negotiation: Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. • Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. • Deductive Reasoning: Applying general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. • Problem Sensitivity: Perceiving when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. • Fluency of Ideas: Coming up with several ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity). • Ability to read drawings and understanding process equipment Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. • The ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. • The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms. • The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Travel Requirements: Up to 60% travel required Work Environment: The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to do limited travel to facilities or operating companies. Must be able to utilize office equipment such as desktop/notebook computers, copiers, printers, scanners, telephones, and calculators. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to work in various indoor and outdoor climates and driving conditions. Apply tot his job