Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Operations Director will provide overall strategic direction and operational leadership for all production processes for multiple production and operating facilities producing cooked meats within the U.S.   In this role, you will develop strategies and be responsible for operating facilities to ensure they meet standards for safety, quality, operational effectiveness, and financial performance.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop strategies and provide strategic leadership to ensure all production and operating facilities operate safely and in compliance with regulatory and internal safety and environmental program standards and goals.

• Accountable for the development of execution strategies to ensure consistent and quality product while driving reliability centered manufacturing operations.

• Lead, direct and manage capital and operating budgets.

• Lead and be responsible for strategic capital investment projects and spending.

• Lead and own strategic implementation results of operational efficiency programs.

• Direct the implementation of operational efficiency improvements and foster a culture that builds, operates, and maintains plants that are operationally sound, safe, and efficient.

• Provide strategic leadership, development and talent management activities for direct reports and their organizations, which may include forecasting resource needs, recruiting, hiring, performance management, training, and budgeting. You will also collaborate with managers and supervisors in your organization to ensure staff selections align with current and future needs.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

• Operational excellence knowledge and experience setting operational objectives

• Minimum of eight years of related work experience

• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Cooked meat operations experience

• General manager experience

• Financial analysis experience

Cargill highly encourages vaccinations but does not mandate at this time.  Upon hire, you will be asked to provide your vaccination status, and if unvaccinated or if you choose not to disclose, you would be expected to follow Cargill’s safety protocols for unvaccinated employees (i.e., mask mandates, and social distancing).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet