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We are seeking a skilled Plant Manager to oversee our co-manufacturing operations at our plant in Front Royal, VA. The Plant Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of plant operations while ensuring efficient production processes and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. This role requires strong leadership abilities, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of manufacturing operations in a co-manufacturing setting.
 
Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Operational Leadership: Lead day-to-day plant operations, including production, packaging, maintenance, and quality control, to achieve production targets and quality standards.</li>
<li>Team Management: Supervise and mentor a team of managers, supervisors, technicians, and support staff, fostering a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Production Planning: Develop and implement production schedules and resource allocation plans to optimize efficiency and meet customer demand while minimizing costs.</li>
<li>Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to quality assurance protocols and regulatory requirements, implementing corrective actions as needed to address non-conformities and improve processes.</li>
<li>Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety policies and procedures, conducting regular safety audits, and promoting a culture of safety awareness among employees.</li>
<li>Budget and Cost Control: Manage plant budget and expenses effectively, identifying opportunities for cost savings and implementing measures to improve operational efficiency.</li>
<li>Supplier and Customer Relations: Collaborate with suppliers and co-manufacturing partners to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished goods, and build strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and preferences.</li>
<li>Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies, to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall plant performance.</li>
<li>Reporting and Analysis: Prepare regular reports on plant performance, including production metrics, quality metrics, and financial KPIs, and provide analysis and recommendations for improvement to senior management.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.</li>
<li>Proven experience (10+ years) in a managerial role within a co-manufacturing or food production environment.</li>
<li>Responsibility for a 350+ employee facility is preferred</li>
<li>Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.</li>
<li>Strategic thinker with a track record of driving operational excellence and achieving business objectives.</li>
<li>Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with manufacturing software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.</li>
<li>Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other relevant certifications is desirable.</li>
</ul>
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Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plant Manager

Job Summary: 
Responsible for coordinating weekly cycle counts as well as coordination of month end activities. Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies and work cross functionally to resolve. Proactively work to prevent unnecessary aging of materials to prevent loss. Lead by example, train material handlers on cycle counting effectively and educate on the importance of inventory accuracy. Conduct regular cycle counts and update perpetual inventory. Reconcile production orders for accurate Finished good production and material consumption.
 Hours/Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:00pm-10:00pm
 
Job Duties:Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: 
<ul>
<li>Point person for day-to-day inventory issues</li>
<li>Manages cycle counts for geographic counting(A-Z): generates cycle count list, may involve daily cycle counting, and cycle count corrections</li>
<li>Root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies, look for solutions to recurring problems</li>
<li>Track and maintain inventory accuracy for cycle count and HTL (High Traffic Location) accuracy at your site. Log in formation in to Share Point.</li>
<li>Report out weekly cycle count and HTL (High Traffic Location) accuracies for your site.</li>
<li>Account for all production usages for each production run, check for variances/errors during reconciliation.</li>
<li>Respond to count requests from various departments promptly depending on priority</li>
<li>Ensure accuracy of cycle count transactions</li>
<li>Execute dispositions after material(s) have been physically removed from warehouse, removing material from SAP.</li>
<li>Monitor all blocked quants and resolve in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Monitor HTL (High Traffic Location) areas and send out daily emails to departments that need to follow up on pallets sitting longer than 24 hours.</li>
<li>Attend drumbeats to discuss any Inventory Control issues that are being caused by other departments not following correct processes.</li>
<li>Investigate and resolve any negative quantiles showing in all systems.</li>
<li>CHEP weekly/monthly reconciliation</li>
<li>KANBAN, TANK and MISC reconciliation</li>
<li>May include additional duties assigned by Manager</li>
</ul>
Required Competencies & Knowledge:Knowledge of: 
<ul>
<li>Maker’s Pride products, production and inventory processes.</li>
<li>Material handling, Receiving warehouse and flow of materials</li>
</ul>
Skilled in: 
<ul>
<li>Organization and time management</li>
<li>Data analysis and problem solving using defined methodologies</li>
<li>Decision making</li>
<li>Forklift operation experience is an added bonus</li>
</ul>
Ability to: 
<ul>
<li>Lead by example, promote team work</li>
<li>Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.</li>
<li>Ensure collaborative relationships with Hearthside staff</li>
<li>Work effectively with all levels of the organization</li>
<li>Issue and receive instructions using guidelines</li>
<li>Utilize ‘best in class’ behaviors with focus on safety, quality, and policy focus</li>
<li>Multi-task and respond to non-routine requests</li>
<li>Work in a detailed oriented fashion</li>
</ul>
Proficiency in: MS Office Suite, and Excel (SAP a plus)
 
Work Environment: 
<ul>
<li>Work is primarily done in an office and warehouse setting in a high-speed manufacturing site</li>
<li>Frequent production environment exposure which includes noise, dust, moving machinery, fork lifts, and fluctuations in temperature.</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Sitting at a work station for extended periods of time</li>
<li>Stand, walk, climb stairs on a frequent basis</li>
<li>Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>High School Diploma or equivalent</li>
<li>2 or more years’ experience of supply chain experience</li>
<li>Demonstrated math skills</li>
<li>Demonstrated computer skills; MS office and email, SharePoint a plus</li>
<li>Experience with ERP or WMS programs, SAP a plus</li>
<li>Self-driven and can work well independently. Takes a proactive approach.</li>
</ul>
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Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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