Description
As Unit Leader at our Boone, Iowa site, you plan, direct, and coordinate all manufacturing activities in the plant to produce high-quality products at competitive costs while adhering to safety and legal regulations.
You ensure safe, cost-effective, timely, and specification-compliant production in line with Standard Operating Procedures, while overseeing process and plant safety, employee health and safety, quality, and plant emergency operations.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Fostering collaboration in a flat network of autonomous entrepreneurial squads and supporting their focus on delivering beneficial outcomes
- Guiding Unit and squad development to deliver the best product and customer experience
- Driving a culture of innovation by encouraging teams to generate, evaluate, and rapidly implement creative ideas
- Serving as an escalation point for task and project prioritisation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution
- Optimising squad members' performance, development, and empowerment
- Collaborating with internal and external networks to secure support and resources for Unit success
- Monitoring site P&L and supporting teams in maintaining financial balance and alignment with business objectives.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A BS in agriculture, an engineering discipline, Supply Chain Management, or a similar field with a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience, or a High School Diploma or equivalent with 8 years of applicable experience
- Basic user knowledge of standard computer programs
- A valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving record guidelines
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical
- Willingness and ability to work extended hours and multiple shifts.
Preferred qualifications include:
- 5+ years of experience in managing and developing teams
- Leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or the agriculture industry
- Skills in leading, managing conflict, and negotiating with cross-functional teams.
The salary range for this position is $97,760.00 - $146,640.00 per year, with additional compensation potentially including a bonus or commission. Benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, and sick leave.