Area Operational Excellence Manager

Agropur

Le Sueur, MN, US
Base: $102,600-$128,300; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Onsite
Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field
Minimum five years manufacturing experience
Experience working with unionized environments
Agropur is seeking an Area Operational Excellence Manager to lead continuous improvement initiatives in Le Sueur, MN. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, particularly in performance management and change management, with a focus on Lean methodologies

Job Summary

  • The mission is to implement continuous improvement and Focus Improvements initiatives to achieve manufacturing excellence across assigned plants.
  • The role requires acting as a servant leader and key coach to guide senior management plant members in executing the Agropur Operating System.
  • Competitive compensation includes a salary range of $102,600-$128,300, 401(k) with 7% company contributions, and comprehensive health benefits.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Agropur is seeking an Area Operational Excellence Manager to lead continuous improvement initiatives in Le Sueur, MN. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, particularly in performance management and change management, with a focus on Lean methodologies.

Salary

Base: $102,600-$128,300; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k) with 7% match, 3 weeks PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relevant field
  • Minimum five years manufacturing experience
  • Experience working with unionized environments
  • Knowledge of A3, RCA, PDCA problem-solving processes
  • Ability to facilitate Kaizen work sessions

Nice-to-have

  • Lean Six Sigma accreditation preferred
  • Strong change management strategy experience
  • Servant leadership approach to team coaching
  • Collaborative team player mindset

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
  • 5+ years manufacturing performance management experience
  • Union culture experience required
  • Change management implementation experience required

Work Rights

Not specified

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