Plant Manager
The Plant Manager is responsible for running the plant and achieving an optimal balance of quality, service and efficiency to achieve operational excellence at assigned manufacturing location, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Position Responsibilities include, but not limited to
- Assist in developing and appropriately implementing operational strategic plans, policies and practices to meet, quality, food safety, capacity, service and financial / cost / budget expectations
- Align all manufacturing-related activities appropriately to meet supply chain requirements
- Act as a liaison with appropriate home office support functions in achieving the desired culture of employee engagement, building optimum employee relations, appropriately training / developing employees and obtaining employee safety goals
- Act as liaison with appropriate home office support functions in ensuring compliance in accordance with all applicable regulatory agencies, such as OHSA, FDA, USDA and EPA
- Establish, monitor and lead efforts to meet key performance metrics
- Site responsibility for food safety
- Timely and accurate completion of duties
- Occasional travel for work
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelors degree (BS / BA) or higher10+ years experience in Food Manufacturing, with a strong understanding of industry standards and operations5+ years proven success as a Plant Manager, demonstrating leadership and operational excellenceStrong financial acumen, including experience managing a P&L effectivelySolid background in Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, LEAN, and Six Sigma methodologiesHands-on, collaborative leadership style, with a commitment to an open-door policy and team engagementPassion for mentoring and developing talent, with a focus on succession planning and team growthFlexible, adaptable personality, paired with strong business insight and excellent communication skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, while maintaining high standards for quality and safetyPreferred Skills and Experience
Black Belt or Green Belt certificationBilingual proficiency in Spanish and EnglishPhysical Requirements
Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and armsFrequently required to stand, communicate, and listenOccasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouchOccasionally lift and / or move up to 50 poundsVisual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusAble to perform repetitive movementsAble to work in variable temperatures (cold / hot)PIf16a7bccbc08-30511-38892281