Operations Manager Candidate

SEEKING A ROLE AS: Plant Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager

PROFILE:
A results-focused operations leader with extensive experience in CPG, frozen and refrigerated foods, and shelf-stable food manufacturing. Known for leading successful plant start-ups, driving operational excellence, and implementing cultural change initiatives, this candidate thrives on building high-performing teams and optimizing plant performance. This strategic leader has a proven track record of increasing efficiency, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and leading both union and non-union facilities.

IN LOCATION: Based in Greater Des Moines, IA. Open to relocation to Northern IL or Southern WI.

SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Plant Operations & Start-up Manager for $139M expansion, leading operational planning, FAT proofs, and implementation during start-up.
• Identified and implemented capacity modifications that added 13M lbs annually to a national network segment.
• Director of Operations for Midwest national expansion, managing $2.2M P&L and facility start-up.
• Production Manager overseeing 58M+ lbs annual production of shelf-stable products across 200+ SKUs.
• Negotiated multiple successful union agreements while driving cultural change and improved labor relations.
• Implemented Behavioral Based Safety programs, reducing risk and building safety-first cultures.
• Project savings of $1.2M through waste reduction, pre-weighed manufacturing changes, and efficiency improvements.
• U.S. Army Officer with leadership experience managing large numbers of soldiers and $3M in assets; Secret Security Clearance.

EDUCATION:
– Bachelor of Science, Management
– U.S. Army Officer Candidate School

CERTIFICATIONS:
– PCQI Certified (Human & Animal Food)
– Better Process Control
– HACCP, Seafood HACCP
– Dale Carnegie Leadership & Communication
– Behavioral Based Safety, NSC Safety Programs

COMPENSATION: Base salary expectation in the range of $140,000–$160,000 depending on cost of living, performance incentives, and future opportunity for professional growth.

if you are interested in speaking with this Operations leader, then…
Contact:
Stephanie Savage
stephanies@kinsa.com
Worksite Preference:Onsite, Hybrid Onsite/Remote Combination
Employment Preference:Permanent