Job Description

WHAT FUELS YOU? Nestled in Northeast Wisconsin, in the heart of Crivitz, Wisconsin, we're serious about BBQ. Our passion for fun, food, family and fire drives us to create the industry’s standard in premium BBQ wood products. Our chunks, chips, sticks, pellets, and charcoal transform our customers’ grilling and smoking experience. Crafted from only the premium wood species BBQ afficionados desire, our precision-cut, kiln drying process ensures consistent quality in every piece. Come join a 2024 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year and help consumers answer the question: What Fuels You?

Position Overview:  The Operations Manager will actively support the continued growth of Omnia Wood Products LLC and the Smokey Woods Brand through management and hands-on execution of the company’s production, warehousing and logistics requirements. Responsible for planning production schedules; employee management, staffing and training; delivering 100% On Time In Full Deliver of Customer orders; production quality standards; safety and compliance; and process optimization

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and monitor production schedules, assess and coordinate resource requirements
2. Supervise and train production staff, manage employee resources, ensure efficient operations
3. Ensure all products meet required quality standards and conduct regular inspections
4. Implement and oversee Safety regulations and procedures, ensuring goal of Zero Incidents
5. Control and monitor inventory process converting raw material into WIP and FG inventory
6. Recommend and implement improved production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
7. Coordinate work performed by outside vendors
8. Create and execute daily, weekly, monthly production schedules and measured goals
9. Manage and improve production capacity for each product line
10. Other Duties as Assigned

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when required
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Repeated bending and twisting for duration of shift
• Ambient air temperature fluctuations from cold to hot and humid
• Noise level ranges from medium to high

Skills & Qualifications:

• Ability to lead and motivate production team
• Use of logic and reasoning in decision making and problem solving
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Hands on ability to diagnose and implement corrective actions to all production related issues
• Technical expertise in good manufacturing processes, equipment, and safety
• Good verbal communication skills, including active listening
• Understanding of how to operate all manufacturing or production line equipment
• Commitment to our Company Core Values:
• Sustaining Products and Renewing People
• Valuing Partnerships
• Hands-On, Can-Do Commitment
• Inventive and Resourceful
• Passion for Fun, Food, Family and Fire

Education & Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience leading operations in manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of safety and industry regulations and OSHA compliance
• Preference for technical, associates, or additional educational background or degrees
• Must have reliable transportation and live or be willing to relocate to a reasonable daily drive to Crivitz, Wisconsin

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