2Nd Shift Operations Supervisor (Manufacturing/Packaging)

2nd Shift Operations Supervisor (Manufacturing / Packaging)
Compensation: Starting pay $50,000-65,000/yr + bonuses
Location: Minneapolis, KS

Hourly Shift: Monday-Thursday, 2:30-1:00am (with a three-day weekend!)

Join our culture in a stable financially-sound firm with private family ownership.
Seeking a team builder and disciplined operations leader who will motivate and engage team members to contribute in a fast-paced manufacturing/distribution environment. Must possess a high level of energy, sense of urgency, and capability to coordinate actions cross-functionally within the organization to support processes and relevant business objectives. This position has strong developmental potential to higher levels of operations management. The ideal candidate is capable of and prepared for continuous personal learning and development.

HuyettCare™ Benefits:

• Triannual profit-sharing bonuses
• 401(k), with a generous match and a year-one full vestment
• Free health insurance options for non-tobacco users, along with options for dental and vision insurance
• Free life insurance
• Generous paid-time-off, including bereavement and parental leave
• Generous company holidays, including Good Friday, Black Friday, and July 3 and 4
• Comprehensive on-boarding training program
• Professional development support
• Great culture with supportive teammates
• Supportive managerial feedback

Culture, History, Vision: Huyett is a 115-year-old privately held firm that is family owned, with a strong entrepreneurial and community-based orientation. Owners are committed to remaining privately held with continued cultural focus. Unique go-to-market and growth strategy encompassing best-in-class e-commerce; one of the industry’s only direct sales forces; an exquisite customer service experience; and data analytics.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a coach, trainer, and leader of a skilled team of 6-8 people encompassing Manufacturing and Packaging operations.
• Ensure we meet customer needs and maintain a high level of service.
• Manage operations in compliance with company's policies and vision.
• Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all packaging, handling, manufacturing, and shipping legislation requirements.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Physical Requirements:

This is a manufacturing plant environment. Exposure to high temperatures, moving machinery, moving equipment, heights and confined spaces.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Safely maneuver pushcarts and hand trucks.
• Safe operation of powered lift equipment.
• Climbing ladders.
• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.
• Manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Lift 20-30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to use basic math.
• Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel, and comfort working with computer systems.

Key Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a successful leader, preferably within prior distribution, packaging, or manufacturing operations.
• Prior experience with setting and following production schedules (or scheduling rules).
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow up with stakeholders on completion of tasks.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions and/or environment.
• Previous experience working in a high-performance team setting preferred.
• Experience with LEAN practices / methodologies preferred.

EEOE: Huyett is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

To Learn More About Huyett:

• See https://www.huyett.com/ to learn about the company’s products, services and commercial offerings.
• See https://usfreeagents.com/ to learn about company history, leadership, and management practices.