Plant Manager

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Position Summary

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

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or higher
10+ years’ experience in Food Manufacturing, with a strong understanding of industry standards and operations
5+ years’ proven success as a Plant Manager, demonstrating leadership and operational excellence
Strong financial acumen, including experience managing a P&L effectively
Solid background in Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, LEAN, and Six Sigma methodologies
Hands-on, collaborative leadership style, with a commitment to an open-door policy and team engagement
Passion for mentoring and developing talent, with a focus on succession planning and team growth
Flexible, adaptable personality, paired with strong business insight and excellent communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, while maintaining high standards for quality and safety

Preferred Skills and Experience

Black Belt or Green Belt certification
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms
Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen
Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Able to perform repetitive movements
Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)

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