• Bachelor's degree required ; Master's degree preferred.
  

• 10-15 years of progressive experience leading enterprise-scale initiatives.
  

• Strong project management , change leadership, business acumen, and executive communication skills required .
  

• Strong, practical knowledge of feed manufacturing processes, mill operations, equipment performance, and maintenance practices.
  

• Proven experience managing and improving shrink, waste, yield, throughput, downtime, and key cost drivers.
  

• Hands-on experience with quality systems, inventory control, production scheduling, and raw material management.
  

• Working understanding of animal nutrition principles as they relate to feed manufacturing performance and product quality.
  

• Working knowledge of FSMA, SQF, and applicable federal and state feed safety regulations.
  

• Practical understanding of manufacturing economics, including budgets, operating costs, and basic P&L concepts.
  

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to validate results, quantify ROI, and support data-driven decision-making.
  

• Ability to translate operational data into clear insights and actionable improvement plans.
  

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, work effectively without direct authority, and drive adoption of new ways of working.
  

• Proven capability to coach supervisors and frontline leaders and align teams around clear goals and expectations.
  

• Strong critical thinking and structured problem-solving skills, with sound judgment under operational pressure.
  

• Clear, effective written and verbal communication skills with strong cross-functional collaboration ability.
  

• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to balance service expectations and operational discipline.
  

• Ability to build productive working relationships with internal teams, vendors, and external partners.
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  

• Experience with Laserfiche and manufacturing, maintenance, or production systems preferred.
  

• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and experience promoting a safety-first culture.
  

• Consistent alignmnt with and demonstration of Wenger's Core Values.
  

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel frequently to company and customer locations as required by project assignments.
  

• Ability to perform essential job functions in an industrial environment, including lifting up to 60 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. occasionally, working at heights, in confined spaces, and in dusty conditions
  
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  Physical Requirements
  
  
  • Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. repeatedly and up to 100 lbs. on occasion
    
  
  
  
  • Ability to climb ladders and work in high places
    
  
  
  
  • Ability to work in confined spaces
    
  
  
  
  • Ability to work in dusty conditions
    
  
  

• Promotional opportunities
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Robust onboarding and training program
• Employee Discount Programs (Perks at Work)
• Employee referral program
• Encouraging and collaborative culture

• Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Parental Leave, etc.
• Carebridge Employee Assistance Program

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance

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