Plant Manager - Bluffton Plant
The Hershey CompanyBluffton, IN, United States1 day ago
Job type
- Permanent
Job descriptionHACCP and / or PCQI certification Formal Lean and Six-Sigma Training, including successful demonstration of implementation in a manufacturing environment Mechanical skills or experience to maximize the efficiencies of a highly automated facility Experience managing unionized workforces, including effective labor relations, contract negotiations, and conflict resolution in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred Excellent communication skills Proven leadership skills Demonstrated success in developing employees Bachelor's degree in a related field 5+ years' experience in a food processing plant, specifically baking Experience in implementing and / or adhering to 3rd party audits and certifications (AIB, ISO, BRC, and SQF) OSHA certification or training HACCP and / or PCQI certification preferred The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.
Plant Manager - Bluffton Plant
Posted Date : Oct 3, 2025
Requisition Number : 126328
Job Location : Bluffton, IN
Summary :
Responsible for the overall success of plant operations pertaining to the satisfaction of customer service levels and quality expectations including the direct management of production.
In addition, the Plant Manager :
- Plan, organize, and direct the production and scheduling operations to ensure the highest levels of efficiency and quality are met
- Initiate plans and processes that minimize manufacturing costs through the effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital
- Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed our customers' expectations
- Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports Hershey Company's strategic initiatives
- Manage spending against budget
- Assure that rules and regulations are effectively administered
- Continually improve safety records by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes
- Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas
- Maintain individual skills, keeping up to date with the latest production and production management concepts, including OSHA and PCQI trainings
- Work in collaboration with teams on improvement projects, including capital investments, process improvements, etc.
- Drive lean initiatives and be the leading advocate for a continuous improvement culture
- Drive the plant training department objectives
- Participate and support Food Safety and quality programs
- Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem-solving and cost reduction, both on a permanent and unplanned basis. Encourage the use of new techniques and focus on fact-based problem-solving
- Work closely with the HR department and hourly employees to build a strong relationship
- Collaborate with other department managers to assist with all aspects of job performance and operational effectiveness for the plant, including Procurement, Human Resources, Scheduling, Sales, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality (including Sanitation & Food Safety), and R&D
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Plant Manager • Bluffton, IN, United States