Senior Manager of Operations
Post Holdings, Inc., Battle Creek, MI, United States
Location Description
Post Consumer Brands in Battle Creek, Mich., the cereal capital of the U.S., is the company's largest manufacturing plant and home to about 600 team members. When you join the team here, you'll be helping to produce some of the most iconic cereal brands, including Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape‑Nuts and Honeycomb cereal. The Battle Creek plant is also unique as it is home to the original barn where C.W. Post started the Postum cereal company in 1895. The Battle Creek team has deep community roots, supporting the city's Cereal Festival, The Post Foundation, and participating in several volunteer events throughout the year.
Responsibilities
As
Senior Manager of Operations , you’ll lead a large, complex, 24/7 manufacturing operation at Post Consumer Brands’ flagship Battle Creek facility, home to some of the most iconic cereal brands in the country. In this role, you are effectively the plant leader for your area, owning safety, quality, performance, engagement, and results across multiple product lines including Grape‑Nuts, granola, bran, rice, and milling operations.
This is a highly visible leadership role where you’ll shape strategy, develop frontline and salaried leaders, partner closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, CI, and HR, and work directly with union leadership to ensure strong operational outcomes.
Lead all aspects of operations for a 24/7 manufacturing area with 120+ employees, including 9 supervisors and an Operations Management Coordinator
Own safety, food safety, quality, service, cost, morale, and compliance outcomes
Act as the strategic and functional plant leader for your operation
Develop and execute operational plans aligned with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
Partner cross‑functionally with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, CI, and Supply Chain
Lead front‑line union engagement, communication, scheduling alignment, and grievance resolution
Develop budgets, labor plans, staffing strategies, and capital plans
Coach and develop supervisors and managers through strong floor presence and mentorship
Drive engagement, accountability, and operational excellence
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
Significant leadership experience in manufacturing or food production
Proven experience leading large, hourly teams in a unionized environment
Strong operational and financial acumen
Demonstrated ability to develop leaders and drive results through others
Flexible leadership style that balances collaboration with decisive action
Why You’ll Love This Role
Big company opportunity with a small company attitude
True ownership and visibility, run your operation like your own business
Strong leadership development and upward mobility
Purpose‑driven work creating food families trust
A culture that values people, safety, and engagement
Location, Call, and Relocation Information
Onsite in Battle Creek, Michigan
Weekend on‑call rotation approximately every 13–14 weeks
Relocation assistance available
Ready to Make an Impact
If you’re energized by leading large teams, shaping strategy, and seeing your decisions come to life on the production floor, this is your opportunity. Join Post Consumer Brands and discover a career that’s just right.
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Post Consumer Brands in Battle Creek, Mich., the cereal capital of the U.S., is the company's largest manufacturing plant and home to about 600 team members. When you join the team here, you'll be helping to produce some of the most iconic cereal brands, including Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape‑Nuts and Honeycomb cereal. The Battle Creek plant is also unique as it is home to the original barn where C.W. Post started the Postum cereal company in 1895. The Battle Creek team has deep community roots, supporting the city's Cereal Festival, The Post Foundation, and participating in several volunteer events throughout the year.
Responsibilities
As
Senior Manager of Operations , you’ll lead a large, complex, 24/7 manufacturing operation at Post Consumer Brands’ flagship Battle Creek facility, home to some of the most iconic cereal brands in the country. In this role, you are effectively the plant leader for your area, owning safety, quality, performance, engagement, and results across multiple product lines including Grape‑Nuts, granola, bran, rice, and milling operations.
This is a highly visible leadership role where you’ll shape strategy, develop frontline and salaried leaders, partner closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, CI, and HR, and work directly with union leadership to ensure strong operational outcomes.
Lead all aspects of operations for a 24/7 manufacturing area with 120+ employees, including 9 supervisors and an Operations Management Coordinator
Own safety, food safety, quality, service, cost, morale, and compliance outcomes
Act as the strategic and functional plant leader for your operation
Develop and execute operational plans aligned with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
Partner cross‑functionally with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, CI, and Supply Chain
Lead front‑line union engagement, communication, scheduling alignment, and grievance resolution
Develop budgets, labor plans, staffing strategies, and capital plans
Coach and develop supervisors and managers through strong floor presence and mentorship
Drive engagement, accountability, and operational excellence
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
Significant leadership experience in manufacturing or food production
Proven experience leading large, hourly teams in a unionized environment
Strong operational and financial acumen
Demonstrated ability to develop leaders and drive results through others
Flexible leadership style that balances collaboration with decisive action
Why You’ll Love This Role
Big company opportunity with a small company attitude
True ownership and visibility, run your operation like your own business
Strong leadership development and upward mobility
Purpose‑driven work creating food families trust
A culture that values people, safety, and engagement
Location, Call, and Relocation Information
Onsite in Battle Creek, Michigan
Weekend on‑call rotation approximately every 13–14 weeks
Relocation assistance available
Ready to Make an Impact
If you’re energized by leading large teams, shaping strategy, and seeing your decisions come to life on the production floor, this is your opportunity. Join Post Consumer Brands and discover a career that’s just right.
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