Manufacturing Engineer

The Regional Operations Manager will be responsible for all aspects of facility operations for the MOKAN asset group, including locations in Harrisonville, Adrian (Shuttle Loader), and Butterfield, MO as well as Pittsburg, KS.  The scope of operations includes human safety, engineering, food safety, quality assurance, inventory management and control, project management, maintenance, budgeting & forecasting and talent development.  The Regional Operations Manager assists the Regional Manager with the development of business segment strategy and leads the execution of that strategy across the operations platform.  They are responsible for driving operational efficiencies, managing costs and creating a culture of safety and continuous improvement throughout the entire production system.  This scope of work will be accomplished via the direct supervision of location operations leadership and the development and implementation of policies, procedures, key performance indicators and best management practices at all handling facilities.  The Regional Operations Manager must develop strong and productive relationships with other team members and critical support functions (Human Resources, Finance/Accounting/Control, Information Technology, Legal, Brand Marketing, Human Safety, Food Safety and Quality) across the company.

Job Responsibilities

• Continuously be engaged with and lead the facility teams to improve operational efficiencies, handling/inventory efficiencies, increase throughput and lower production costs while maintaining quality.
• Work with facility teams to develop and implement inventory management and control procedures and best practices with a focus on quality, customer satisfaction and minimizing shrink/loss. Evaluate actual inventory management performance to forecast/target/plan/history.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the entire scope of facility operations. Incorporate KPIs into the performance management plans of employees, at all levels of the operation, to create accountability and foster a continuous improvement mindset.  Evaluate production performance, including safety, cost, volume, quality, and other critical factors, against forecast/target/plan/history.
• Lead the development of location budgets and capital expenditure forecasts based on business segment strategy and evaluate performance against budget/forecast/plan/history.
• Constantly monitor industry trends in automation, packaging, robotics, quality, etc. to ensure a market leading position for the market segment.
• Work closely with the Director of Safety, Regional EH&S Business Partner and Regional Manager to foster a safety culture throughout all the MOKAN asset group.
• Lead and support location managers in creating a culture of safety and continuous improvement by building engaged and empowered production teams. Production teams should be active and creative problem solvers that continuously seek the best option or solution for the business.
• Work closely with the team to build a seamless food safety and quality paradigm that meets, or exceeds, customer expectations and maintains, or enhances, our competitive position in the market.

Performance statement: In performing their responsibilities, employees are expected to perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision, interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers, work effectively as a team contributor and independently while understanding the necessity for communication with other employees and throughout Scoular.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of supervisory experience.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience managing or operating a grain elevator, cleaning plant, mill or ag commodity processing facility.
• Inventory management experience.
• Effective communication skills.
• Detailed and process oriented with demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet scheduled deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and independently solve problems.
• Effective customer service skills and a positive style in business transactions.
• Ability to perform in a high-stress and fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of accounting, financial practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the agricultural industry’s trading standards and procedures.
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Physical environment/working conditions:

• Scoular is a Drug-Free Workplace (for more information See the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 or your location’s Federal Workplace Poster)
• Scoular is an at-will employer. Employment is considered voluntary for employees and employers

We encourage all candidates who are enthusiastic about his opportunity and believe they can contribute to our team’s success to apply, regardless of whether you meet every qualification.