Senior Manager, Operations

As Senior Manager of Operations at Meati, you will be responsible for implementing manufacturing policies and programs that guide our plant in maintaining and improving its competitive position and profitability. This role directly oversees safety, order entry, procurement, manufacturing, and quality and will work collaboratively across the organization. Successful candidates will direct and coordinate these activities to manufacture products on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.

Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and development to the team and create an engaging environment with clear responsibilities, defined goals and objectives, and visibility to weekly progress reporting.
- Works collaboratively in a matrix organization.
- Partner with sales on demand planning to ensure that the upcoming needs are planned and able to be met and products are shipped on time, accurately, and completely.
- Responsible for keeping up to date on equipment changes, additions, and modifications.
- In partnership with the Senior Director of Manufacturing, is responsible for the annual budget, including capital expenditures, and directs preparation of cost control reports, cost estimates, labor, and facilities requirements forecasts.
- Transform company culture to one of Continuous Improvement and Accountability. Develop, recommend, and support lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
- Formulates and installs standard manufacturing practices based on comparative studies of methods, costs, and production figures.
- Identify and develop process improvement champions to continuously review and improve efficiencies and processes.
- Directs the manufacture of products at the lowest cost consistent with established specifications as to quality and quantity.
- Establishes inventory controls and ensures inventory turn metrics are achieved.
- Works with procurement to review quality reports and ensures suppliers are meeting company quality standards.
- Works with procurement to create a sustainable supply chain and monitor for continuous improvements.
- Responsible for keeping up to date on equipment changes, additions, and modifications that may require a change in scope for the operations team.
- Comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, local regulatory laws, and company safety policies.
- Ensure all team members comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, local regulatory laws, and company safety policies.

Qualifications:
- Degree in Engineering, Business, or other related disciplines
- Green Belt or Black Belt Certification, preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years successfully leading a manufacturing organization
- Experience in low volume/high mix manufacturing, preferred.
- Management, leadership, and staff development experience
- Ability to implement lean manufacturing practices.
- Must maintain the confidentiality of employee, department, and company business.

Location:
MegaRanch - Thornton, CO
**Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Meati™ we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. **
 
Compensation:  
The base salary range for this role is $119,625 - $157,688 annually, which is just one aspect of our total compensation package. In addition to the salary, this position is eligible for a potential annual bonus and equity! Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
 

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance at no cost to the employee
• (for employee-only coverage)
• 401K with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Floating Holidays
• Monthly reimbursements for personal health and wellness expenses
• Mental health programs at no cost
• Parental Leave, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage, and AD&D   Equal Employment Opportunity: Eat Meati™ is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required prior to the start of employment at_ _Eat Meati™.

Benefits: 
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance at no cost to the employee (for employee-only coverage)
- 401K with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Floating Holidays
- Monthly reimbursements for personal health and wellness expenses
- Mental health programs at no cost
- Parental Leave, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage, and AD&D