About Zinpro

For more than 50 years, Zinpro has pioneered the research and development of performance trace minerals and innovative solutions that improve the health and wellbeing of both animals and people. As a family-owned, privately held company, we have grown steadily thanks to our quality products, expert staff, and a commitment to helping our customers achieve more through science-based trace mineral nutrition. With regional sales offices in 11 countries and products marketed in more than 70 countries worldwide, Zinpro is the global leader in advancing greater nutrition and smarter practices for a better, more sustainable world.

Working at Zinpro means you’ll make a positive difference in the world, working as part of an authentic and caring community of bright, passionate people. You’ll gain broad experience in a growing company known for its exceptional commitment to employees, customers, and our communities. And you’ll quickly see that your unique ideas and perspectives are valued here, where we work continually to create diverse, equitable and inclusive teams.

Position Summary

Work as the Colostrum Operations Manager will center around leading, directing, evaluating, and developing a team who are responsible for various production activities such as machine operation, processing, treating, or packaging. Success in this position requires the ability to direct the plant operation and Colostrum activity in compliance with production, food safety and regulatory requirements and applicable laws and regulations. This role leads a team of 13 operators based in our Zinpro North Branch manufacturing plant that has been embedded within the North Branch community for over 20 years.

Essential Functions

• Oversees the production activities of Colostrum Plant Operators ensuring the manufacturing process of Zinpro products as well as shipping and receiving, cleaning, and sanitizing activities
• Manages projects and initiatives aimed at improving production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product and establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules; suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department or staff
• Manages a team of production employees and ensures performance toward objectives and alignment with overall strategic organizational deliverables. Provides developmental coaching and ensures team members’ ongoing professional growth through quality talent reviews.
• Owns manufacturing order process within SAP and ensures production documents are properly assembled, reviewed, and summarized at the completion of the manufacturing order
• Manages equipment status and production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment
• Leads upgrade and maintenance efforts in the production and warehouse areas; acts as a member of the Quality Unit
• Communicates production statuses with cross-functional internal and external partners such as Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Procurement, and prospect customers
• Drives company safety programs, ensuring active participation and adherence to safety policies and procedures by plant employees
• Oversees process systems by understanding capabilities and directing the setup and adjustments of machines
• Assists in the hiring process and ensures training delivery & employee proficiency
• Ensures the warehouse and product is properly maintained ("First-In-First-Out") and that warehousing activity is performed according to the requirements of the procedures
• Supports and ensures compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Hazard Analysis and Risk based Preventive Controls for food for animals
• Ensures raw materials and supplies are verified and available for manufacturing orders and communicates specifications and manufacturing requirements through the process orders
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS or BA) from a four-year college or university
• 5 years’ experience leading manufacturing facilities and staff in the feed, food, or chemical industries preferred
• Experience supporting ISO 9000 Quality Systems, GMP’s or Lean Manufacturing methods
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or inventory management systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to airborne particles and hazardous chemicals.
• The employee is frequently exposed to hot and cold conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Schedule Requirements

This position is expected to work within core business hours and requires participation in after-hours meetings with plant personnel on other shifts as well as conference calls with overseas business teams as needed.

Travel Requirements

This position will work primarily at their home manufacturing plant facility and is expected to engage in company-sponsored travel approximately 10-15% of the time. Travel will consist primarily of visits to Zinpro Corporate Headquarters and manufacturing facilities.

Core Values

Must represent the following skills and qualities that align with Zinpro’s Core Values:

Build Trust: We believe in being purposeful with our words and actions. We work to build trust with customers, vendors, and co-workers through being truthful and fulfilling our commitments. We honor our word and are accountable for our actions.

Win Together: We believe we can better achieve when we work united, internally and with customers. When we embrace and leverage our diverse individual talents with global perspectives, we create a team that’s stronger and smarter than any one individual. We are all bound by the belief that when we work together, we can realize greater potential.

Serve Generously: We believe in putting people first, supporting each other’s efforts and treating all with kindness and respect. We work in partnership with customers and ourselves to create opportunities; a win for another is a win for us.

Always Improve: We believe in what’s right and pursuing continuous growth and improvement for customers, our company, and ourselves. Our high expectations drive us to consistently and reliably deliver the highest quality. We work to be better each day.

Dream Big: We believe advancement starts with being curious. We embrace the freedom to explore, create, and express ideas without the fear of failure. We always learn from each other and our customers, from our successes and our mistakes.



Zinpro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.