**Brand:** Michael Foods Inc. **Categories:** Supply Chain **Locations:** Hopkins, Minnesota **Position Type:** Regular Full-Time **Remote Eligible:** No **Req ID:** 28000 **Job Description** **Business Unit Overview** Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food. Location Description Hopkins, MN is home to our Michael Foods, Inc. corporate headquarters. Hopkins is located 7 miles west of Minneapolis, boasting natural surroundings in a suburban environment that also provides quick access to major travel ways and local restaurants that give our community a distinct character. Located in the Excelsior Crossing building where employees are provided with beautifully landscaped walking paths and water features creating an optimal environment for outdoor and walking meetings, along with the opportunity to take a relaxing walk or outdoor lunch before, within, or after your work day. Responsibilities Job Summary: The Strategic Operations Manager is an individual contributor essential for shaping our supply chain and manufacturing processes. This role focuses on identifying and implementing improvements within specific manufacturing platforms, such as Precook Eggs, Potatoes, and Extended Shelf Life. The Strategic Operations Leader supports long-term capacity planning and network optimization while facilitating commercialization efforts through data-driven insights and collaboration across teams. By combining strategic thinking with practical execution, this position enhances operational efficiency, aligns supply and demand, and drives business growth through scalable systems and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Capacity Planning & Network Optimization Analyze end-to-end supply chain data to assess capacity constraints and drive network improvements. Partner with Continuous Improvement and Operations teams to identify opportunities to enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Conduct scenario modeling and sensitivity analyses to optimize long-term capacity strategies based on network strategy and financial analysis. Contribute to capital investment justifications and cost-saving proposals through data-backed insights. Align long-range capacity planning with short-term production strategies to ensure demand fulfillment. Process Improvement & Performance Monitoring Identify inefficiencies and root causes using Lean Six Sigma tools, process mapping, and statistical analysis. Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve processes with clear KPIs, implementation plans, and cost-benefit justifications. Monitor operational metrics and report on performance trends, improvement progress, and compliance. Develop and maintain documentation of workflows and SOPs to ensure process consistency and audit readiness. Collaborate with stakeholders across Planning, Operations, R&D, Marketing, and Finance to resolve systemic challenges and align priorities. Commercialization Support & Project Coordination Support the execution of new product commercialization by managing operational deliverables within the stage-gate process. Coordinate across Marketing, R&D, Finance, and Supply Chain/Operations to ensure seamless product launches. Track project timelines and identify risks related to supply chain readiness. Assist in evaluating make-vs-buy decisions and support sourcing strategies with relevant data. Maintain documentation and visibility for co-manufacturing agreements and third-party supplier relationships. Qualifications Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., MBA, Lean Six Sigma, APICS/CSCP, PMP) preferred. Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, or process improvement roles. Experience with cross-functional collaboration and commercialization support is strongly preferred. Technical Skills Strong proficiency in Excel and SQL; experience with BI tools and supply chain software. Familiarity with ERP systems and performance dashboards. Ability to model processes, forecast capacity, and interpret supply chain analytics. End to end project management capability from requirements gathering through execution Key Competencies Strategic and analytical thinker with a focus on measurable outcomes. Effective communicator and collaborator across disciplines. Self-starter who thrives in dynamic, evolving environments. Strong attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Able to balance tactical execution with long-term strategic goals. Ability to connect projects with financial outcomes to drive profitability. The pay range for this position is $96,232 - $150,122 per year. Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)