Cost Expense Manager

Description

• Drive and lead cost saving initiatives throughout the facility.
• Utilize Operational Excellence methodologies to identify cost opportunities, close gaps, drive results, and manage the cost budget in coordination with department owners on a daily basis.
• Apply zero-based methodologies for cost savings reductions and lead the supplies budget for the facility.
• Aid in development of operational performance strategies and KPIs, to appropriately cascade down goals of the business to all management levels/departments.
• Track, communicate, and follow up on KPI performance and action plans on a weekly basis.
• Provide training, mentoring, and guidance to others in the business in fact-based problem solving, use of continuous improvement tools and techniques, and promote a culture of continuous improvement to maximize productivity, while minimizing waste and inefficiencies within the facility.
• Guide others to resolve complex opportunities, using established best practices, methodologies, and solutions.
• Sustain, manage, and build off of the current 5S Program and 5S Pilot Areas.
• Responsible for maintaining visual management and standardization practices.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
• Experience in manufacturing environment, specifically the beef industry desired.

• Knowledge/Experience with Cost Management and OpEx tools
• Strong Office Package user (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Good internal relationships
• Resilient & Flexible
• Teaching and coaching skills
• Hands-On & Detail Oriented
• Statistical Skills
• Six Sigma Certification (Desired)

Salary range: $79,417 - $107,213/yr 

EOE/Vets/Disability