Director Operations Support Jobs in Manitowoc, WI

The People Operations Specialist performs administrative, and operations support to the production staff to increase the overall efficiency in daily operations. The position reports to the Director of Operations with a dotted line to Human Resources. POPS ensures shift compliance with all safety, food safety, quality, GMP, SQF and USDA regulatory requirements.

• Understands Salm Partners culture around Core Values. Demonstrates values as they interact with partners and managers.
• Manage production team daily including staffing, scheduling, absenteeism, approval of timecards and time off requests, contract partner needs, as well as other daily business needs of the department.
• Communicates with talent acquisition, leadership, and designated trainers to ensure successful onboarding of new employees. Works closely with the designated trainers to coordinate, develop, and provide oversight of training plans, including new employee training, new operator training, cross-training and annual skills re-certification.
• Assists production facilitators and managers in planning of partner engagement activities such as celebrations, recognition.
• Assists hiring managers with meeting and coordination of meeting staffing goals; coordination of permanent partners and agency partners.
• Assists production facilitators and managers with Status Change Forms for timely staff changes.
• Supports timecard approvers to ensure accuracy of time keeping data. Runs audit reports to ensure timecard approvers are addressing discrepancies timely to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Monitors attendance patterns to ensure issues are addressed by the facilitators or manager in a timely, consistent manner.
• Seeks methods and measures to improve the work environment for the production partners.
• Serve as an active member of the Safety Committee.
• Manage production team daily including staffing, scheduling, absenteeism, approval of timecards and time off requests, contract partner needs, as well as other daily business needs of the department.
• Collaborate with support teams and other departments to optimize production and engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required; a bachelor's or associate degree in Business with an emphasis in Human Resources preferred.

• Experienced with Human Resources System and Time Keeping Systems preferred.
• Previous experience with Sage financial software or related integrated ERP manufacturing software systems is strongly preferred.

• Bi-lingual (Spanish / English) Recommended.
• Must have exemplary communication skills and enjoy teaching and developing people.
• Must be able to effectively manage multiple priorities and time demands in a deadline-intensive environment.
• Must have strong attention to details and proven work ethic and integrity
• Must possess highly effective interpersonal communication skills, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must have the ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
• Must have the ability to speak effectively before small groups.
• Must listen well and create an environment of open communication and collaborative problem solving
• Must possess outstanding computer proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must possess strong math skills, with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must possess the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and to create and interpret bar graphs and data charts
• Rational, logical, fact-driven decision making.
• Read and analyze complex documents.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment with time sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must have strong initiative.

• While performing the duties of this job, you are occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and caustic chemicals.
• There is a wide variation of temperatures ranging from 35A F to 100A F in the various production work areas.
• The work environment is wet and slippery most times.
• The noise level in the production work environment is usually loud.
• Partners are required to use personal protection equipment (PPE) at all times on the production floor.
• Gloves, goggles, rain suits, and rubber boots may be required at various times in the course of the work being performed.
• While performing the duties of this job, you are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• You are occasionally required to use hands for fine manipulation.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Full-time Partners at Salm have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support their well-being and future. This includes a 401(k) with a company match, health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as an optional Health Savings Account (HSA). Salm also provides company-paid short-term disability and life insurance policies. Full-time Partners enjoy paid time off (PTO) and the opportunity to grow within a values-driven and team-focused environment. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and position.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.