Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

WAWONA FROZEN FOODS

ABOUT THIS COMPANY

We pride ourselves on being family-owned and operated and treating our employees like family. Working at a company where safety and quality are top priorities. Every day, Wawona Frozen Foods' commitment to excellence justifies its reputation for delivering superior quality, value, and service. Wawona's state-of-the-art production methods and facilities ensure consistent high-quality products - all while maintaining the highest food safety standards as required by the USDA and state regulators.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The role of a Plant Manager with Wawona Frozen Foods provides a wide range of activities. A Plant Manager will ensure that each shift of each department operates in a manner that is cost efficient and process effective while maintaining the highest level of quality available and complying by all company procedures, and local and federal regulations. This position will oversee all aspects of the operation and will be required to understand and drive improvements throughout.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Active participation in Wawona Frozen Foods safety program to maintain a healthy and injury-free environment.
• Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Follow all GMP, HAACP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures.
• Drive's organizations initiatives and is an active member and leader for continuous improvement projects that include Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost Reduction, Employee Development, and Customer Satisfaction.
• Regularly reviews financials for the department and creates appropriate action plans to overcome any deficiencies.
• Understands the purpose and function of all employees in their respective department and works as a team. Provides feedback to employees, sets expectations, and holds team accountable.
• Ensure proper planning and alignment is derived to obtain minimal to no downtime at the beginning of each shift. This includes proper planning for equipment, materials, and personnel.
• Ensures that the workplace remains organized and free from safety hazards throughout the shift.
• Ensures that at the end of each shift, the tie-out process is complete, and all issues have been resolved to enable cost accounting, this includes proper labor coding for employees.
• Counsels, coaches, and disciplines supervisors and employees when necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

LOCATION

BENEFITS

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY

PHYSICAL AND / OR MENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to :

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically be in the U.S.

Wawona Frozen Foods is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor.

NOTICE TO RECRUITERS, EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, AND / OR VENDORS

Please note that Wawona Frozen Foods does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or vendors. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Wawona Frozen Foods will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without Wawona Frozen Foods' authorization, Wawona Frozen Foods is without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Wawona Frozen Foods. Verbal commitments from any Wawona Frozen Food employees will not be considered binding terms. This applies to all Wawona Frozen Foods locations and offices. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiters and vendors to know this policy.