Associate Director of Operations

Overview: Kemin is hiring an Associate Director of Operations for our Missouri Campus. Under general direction, the Associate Director of Operations provides strategic and operational leadership across multiple facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing performance. This role oversees Plant Managers and functional managers (Maintenance, Safety, and other supporting functions), ensuring consistent execution of operational standards, production plans, and regulatory requirements across the Missouri Campus. The Associate Director is accountable for optimizing end-to-end manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring alignment with business unit priorities. This position is located in Verona, Missouri. Relocation assistance may be available. Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives! We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come. We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines. We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States. As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being: Competitive Financial Package : Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays. Health and Wellness Support : Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, and free fresh fruit and healthy snacks in break areas. Career Development and Advancement : Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career. Continued Learning Opportunities : Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits. Service Opportunities : Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives. Responsibilities: Develop and manage operating budgets, recommend discretionary and capital expenditures, and monitor financial performance across multiple facilities. Implement cost-reduction initiatives, optimize resource utilization, and ensure ROI on operational investments. Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with corporate goals to support long-term growth, reliability, and capacity expansion. Partner with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and corporate leadership to support strategic initiatives and operational alignment. Lead Plant Managers and department heads to ensure performance consistency, cross-site coordination, and alignment with BU objectives. Monitor site-level KPIs and operational performance to inform corporate leadership and support decision-making. Oversee operational performance across multiple facilities, ensuring effecient production, equipment reliability, and adherence to operational standards. Lead Plant Managers and functional managers to ensure consistent execution of production plans, capacity management, and resource allocation across sites. Provide guidance on operational challenges, including major equipment issues or cross-site workflow bottlenecks. Set the overall safety vision for all facilities, fo…

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