Operations Manager

5+ years of management experience in manufacturing environment; direct management of 30+ individuals in a manufacturing setting required

Consumer Packaged Good experience preferred

In-depth knowledge & understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, certifications a plus

Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information

GTI is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our production team.

As Operations Manager, you’ll coordinate with on the ground leadership to direct all the daily processes and long-term targets of our production facility in Cottage Grove, MN.

You’ll also blaze the path toward creating and developing the multilevel professional team, and you’ll work closely with the management team to keep every detail of the facility up to snuff.

You will be the one to ensure product quality standards are maintained, complete and accurate orders are processed and delivered, and inventory integrity is maintained.

The operational duties are mostly hands-on and direct in nature and require substantial time be spent on the plant floor working closely and directly with all production employees.  A strong leader knows that success is always a joint effort, and the Operations Manager will also excel at working with leadership from GTI Headquarters to help make sure GTI is smoking the competition at every level!

Oversee all strategic planning and vision for facility plant operations for processing, packaging, maintenance, quality and logistics/fulfillment