plant manager

FERROGLOBE

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Who we are.<br>
</b></div><div></div><div>Ferroglobe is one of the world&rsquo;s leading suppliers of silicon metal, silicon-based and manganese-based specialty alloys, and ferroalloys, serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, automotive, consumer products, construction and energy.</div><div></div><div><br>
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<div><b>Location: Bridgeport, AL<br>
</b></div><div></div><div><b>What you will do<br>
</b></div><div></div><div>As the Plant Manager you will lead all phases of Operations, Safety, maintenance, projects, and engineering in the Plant. You will be the main point of contact for Ferroglobe corporate for reporting and operations into the plant.
</div><ul><li>Represents Ferroglobe in the corresponding local and regional bodies.
</li></ul><div><ul><li>Monitors raw material, finished goods and spare parts levels at the Factory.
</li></ul></div><ul><li>Monitors the quality of raw materials that enter the Factory and of the finished goods produced.
</li><li>Approves and authorizes payment of Factory expenses.
</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely recording and reporting of technical and performance data.
</li><li>Recommends the annual factory budget, including the annual production plan and personnel expenses and capital investment to the VP of Operations. Ensures implementation after final approval has been received.
</li><li>Recommends the organizational structure and permanent personnel hiring to P&amp;C director.
</li><li>Responsible for setting performance and development targets with direct reports and conducting performance reviews.
</li><li>Responsible for the Quality, Environmental, Safety and Health and Energy Efficiency Systems at the Factory and compliance with regulatory requirements.
</li>Participates in the Factory Safety and Health Committee<br>
<li>
</li></ul><div></div><div><b>What we seek<br>
</b></div><div></div><ul><li>Bachelor of Science degree required; MS or MBA preferred.
</li><li>Melting experience or metallurgical engineering desired
</li><li>Minimum of 10 years heavy manufacturing experience required with demonstrated levels of increasing responsibility and leadership.
</li><li>Metals or petrochemical industry experience a strong plus.
</li><li>Previous leadership experience in union environment required.
</li><li>Outstanding leadership skills with demonstrated track record of performance results, hands-on leadership style.
</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal, written, and presentation), and facilitation skills.
</li><li>Strong ability to develop and sustain a people centric culture and build effective, high performing teams.
</li><li>Challenges the status quo and champion of change; effectively leads others through change.
</li><li>Creative, innovative, and strategic thinker
</li><li>Mindset for continuous improvement; excellent critical and logical thinking skills, analytical skills, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
</li><li>Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize and balance multiple projects.
</li><li>Excellent command of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Project
</li>Knowledge of ISO 9001<br>
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</li></ul><div></div><div><b>Criteria/Working Conditions
</b></div><ul><li>Work is in a heavy industrial plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
</li><li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, and see.
</li><li>Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the workday.
</li><li>Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.
</li></ul><div><ul><li>Ferroglobe promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws
</li></ul></div><div><b>What we offer
</b></div><ul><li>Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan
</li><li>Highly competitive benefits programs
</li><li>401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
</li></ul><p><b>We are an </b>Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Plant Manager

Vestis

<b>Meet Vestis®:</b> For the People Who Make It All Work
<br>At Vestis®, we provide uniforms, workplace supplies, and professional cleaning that help businesses simplify their workday and keep their teams safe, confident, and focused on what matters most. More than a provider, we are a partner in productivity, trusted to keep you running.
<br>Join us and build a career supporting the people who make it all work.
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Overview
<br>Responsible for overall execution of daily plant operation activities while ensuring cost effectiveness, timeliness, and accuracy of processing as well as high product quality and workplace safety for entire production team. Manages staff to ensure safe, standardized, and efficient environmental compliance, equipment & facility maintenance, processing of soiled products: wash and dry aisle; dryer offloading, sorting and bundling, and processing of product for storage or delivery. Monitors production levels and proactively adjusts to ensure product output levels are met in a safe, timely, cost-effective manner, and in line with quality standards. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with Market Center Management team and keeps them informed of plant operation issues. Leverages resources of Operation Support team as needed to address and overcome plant operation issues.
<br>Responsibilities / Essential Functions
<br>Typical tasks and activities for this job include but are not limited to the items listed below. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time as needed by management.
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Safety
<br>Ensure the market center is consistent in its management and application of safety tasks and activities.
<br>Plant Management
<br>Manage the day-to-day production plant operation activities at market center. Ensure processing takes place in a safe, timely, cost-effective, and efficient manner. Activities to be managed include, but are not limited to:
<br><ul>
<li>Wastewater / Environmental Compliance</li>
<li>Facility & Equipment Maintenance</li>
<li>Receiving and soil sorting/classification</li>
<li>Wash aisle</li>
<li>Garment Finishing/Sortation</li>
<li>Allied Finishing</li>
<li>Bundling and distribution</li>
<li>Sets and ensure plant operation goals are meet for the efficient, timely, quality and profitable completion of activities for a given product.</li>
<li>Supervise maintenance team to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective review of equipment, energy, and wastewater processing.</li>
<li>Work with market center management, identify and implement systems and methods that will improve safety, operating efficiency consistent with operating goals and cost constraints guidelines.</li>
</ul>
Plant Operations Data and Performance Measures
<br>Analyze and react to production aspects of market center profit and loss (P&L) statement(s). Work with GM to proactively enhance positive results.
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Plant Operation Team Oversight and Development
<br>Responsible for the hiring, placement, and removal of production plant operations staff within market center.
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The requirements listed above are representative of the job duties required by all to perform in the various production areas that this job standards. Specific work detail and instruction may vary by location and equipment being used.
<br>Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
<br>Minimum Education/Experience
<br><ul>
<li>Post-secondary education (four-years suggested) in Industrial and/or Mechanical Engineering/Technology, business or related discipline or equivalent business/work experience</li>
<li>4-6 years' experience in a corporate production environment with management experience included.</li>
<li>Proven track record of increasing responsibility with documented business results</li>
<li>Proven ability to build effective professional relationships cross-departmentally within a market center and operations support.</li>
<li>Preferred Education Experience --Degree in Management or Industrial/Mechanical Engineering/Technology, business or related discipline or equivalent business/work experience</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail with the ability to work within a fast-paced environment, yet willing and able to work effectively with ambiguous circumstances.</li>
<li>Experience with quality program standards such as Lean/Six Sigma Skills an asset.</li>
<li>Demonstrated capability with competencies for the position.</li>
</ul>
Knowledge Sets
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<li>Facility and Maintenance – Knowledge of wastewater, facility and equipment maintenance.</li>
<li>Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective processing and distribution of laundry. Linen, product and services.</li>
<li>Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.</li>
<li>Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.</li>
</ul>
Headquartered in Roswell, GA, Vestis® is the second largest provider in the industry with over 300,000 customer locations and approximately 20,000 teammates across North America. Vestis® is a leader in the B2B uniform and workplace supplies category. Vestis® provides clean and safe uniform services and workplace supplies to a broad range of North American customers from Fortune 500 companies to locally owned small businesses across a broad set of end markets. The Company’s comprehensive service offering includes a full-service uniform rental program, cleanroom and other specialty garment processing, floor mats, towels, linens, managed restroom services, first aid supplies and more.
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Vestis® is an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, relation, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
<br>This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Vestis Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment
<br>If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information below to request the appropriate accommodation.
<br>Reasonable Accommodations and the Online Application Process
<br>Consistent with Vestis and Canadian Linen’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Vestis or Canadian Linen, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-833-901-8823 or email us at accessibility@vestis.com.
<br>Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
<br>Thank you for your interest in an employment opportunity with Vestis, Canadian Linen and Québec Linge.

PepsiCo

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Overview
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 <p>
  At PepsiCo, you&rsquo;ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Pepsi, Lay&rsquo;s and Lipton Ice Tea, our work touches millions of people every day.
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 <p>
  At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
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 <p>
  Whatever your role, you&rsquo;ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.
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  We are looking for a
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   Plant Manager
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  for our
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   &Idot;zmir Plant
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  who will be responsible to provide beverage manufacturing leadership, direction and drive performance excellence, delivering against a balanced scorecard comprising Safety, People, Service, Quality, Cost &amp; Sustainability.
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  <strong>
   Responsibilities
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   Lead and direct Production, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, Sustainability, Project Management &amp; continuous improvement functions in plant
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead &amp; manage the &ldquo;Site Leadership Team&rdquo; of the Plant
  </li>
  <li>
   For each Annual operating plan &amp; strategy process, make the Direct Labor, MOH &amp; Capex budgets, confirm within Manufacturing Lead Team and meet annual and mid-month forecasts
  </li>
  <li>
   As part of those processes, develop best product, capacity &amp; demand split between beverage plants taking into account minimum production cost &amp; minimum investment with the involvement of Supply Chain Department
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead Plant Capex within the agreed phasing &amp; implementation plan
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead Plant Sustainability agenda including ERP program in the plant
  </li>
  <li>
   Construct partnership with Plant for including in the overall management of the plant
  </li>
  <li>
   Letting Plant HR Manager doing the liaison, coach and direct all plant relations with the surrounding legal commune and intervene in critical cases
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead ongoing quality programs : HACCP, AIB, VA, Consumer Complaints, etc.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead &ldquo;Product Safety&rdquo; &amp; &ldquo;Product Recall&rdquo; task forces as per implied by current Crisis Management Organization in the company on behalf (Manufacturing)
  </li>
  <li>
   Contribute to ongoing Starfleet and site expert trainer programs in the region
  </li>
  <li>
   Launch the plant scorecard &amp; Ops Report every month, identify rooms for improvement and follow up on forward &amp; corrective actions
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop the Capability Calendar and Manufacturing Activity Calendar with SLT and keep those calendars linked to ongoing MoH forecasts
  </li>
  <li>
   Be the key driver of OHS &amp; org cap development in the plant
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead the company-wide &ldquo;Funding the Growth Program&rdquo; &amp; report savings each month to MU &amp; Business Unit
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain best control standards for technical material management &amp; scheduling
  </li>
  <li>
   Meet the requirements of GEHSMS and ISO 14001 Environmental Management system procedures and instructions both himself and his direct reports
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide sources to create, implement, continue to improve the GEHSMS and ISO 14001 Environmental Management system
  </li>
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   Preside the Management Review Meeting, review the performance of ISO 14001 Environmental Management system
  </li>
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  <strong>
   Qualifications
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Engineering
  </li>
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   Fluent in English &amp; Turkish (written &amp; spoken)
  </li>
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   Minimum 10 years of experience in plant management/production
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong experience in managing unionized organizations and labor relations
  </li>
  <li>
   Result-oriented with strong analytical and strategic decision-making skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing teams; strong people management skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrated leadership in change management, continuous improvement, and stakeholder management
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Plant Manager (İzmir)

شركة متاجر المدينة المحدودة

<p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee and manage all daily production operations.</li><li>Develop and implement production plans to meet operational targets.</li><li>Ensure product quality standards and compliance with company policies.</li><li>Lead, motivate, and develop the production team.</li><li>Monitor production efficiency, material usage, and cost control.</li><li>Prepare operational reports and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs).</li><li>Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.</li><li>Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and supply chain departments to achieve production goals.</li></ul><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in production or plant management.</li><li>Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and team management abilities.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.</li></ul><p>What We Offer:</p><ul><li>Competitive salary package.</li><li>Professional and dynamic work environment.</li><li>Career growth and development opportunities.</li></ul><p>الراتب المدفوع: ﷼٣٬٠٠٠٫٠٠&nbsp;لكل ساعة</p><p>الخبرة:</p><ul><li>Experience in the same field: 4 سنوات  (مطلوب)</li></ul><p>اللغة:</p><ul><li>English (مطلوب)</li></ul><p>موقع العمل: بشكل شخصي</p>

Production Plant Manager

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc

<div><p><b>Plant Manager &ndash; Ponca City, OK (ASC)</b></p>
<p>
Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. (ADTI) is seeking a high-impact, hands-on Plant Manager to lead our ASC manufacturing facility in Ponca City, OK (127 employees). This role serves as the senior site leader with full accountability for plant performance, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and profitability.</p>
<p>
The Plant Manager will drive operational stability, continuous improvement, and scalable growth by aligning people, processes, and performance through ADTI&rsquo;s Management System (ADMS). This leader must be highly visible on the shop floor, capable of diagnosing operational challenges, and experienced in leading teams through performance improvement and sustained execution.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Do</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead all plant operations with full accountability for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and P&amp;L performance.</li>
<li>Establish and maintain a safety-first culture, ensuring adherence to OSHA, environmental, and company standards.</li>
<li>Drive execution against Financial Plan targets, including revenue, gross margin, labor efficiency, and absorption.</li>
<li>Build operational stability by improving throughput, flow, schedule attainment, and on-time delivery (OTIF).</li>
<li>Lead and sustain Lean transformation initiatives using ADMS, value stream mapping, and constraint-based problem solving.</li>
<li>Diagnose manufacturing inefficiencies using data (capacity, WIP, utilization, bottlenecks) and prioritize improvement actions accordingly.</li>
<li>Implement and mature S&amp;OP, Master Scheduling, and inventory management disciplines to support demand and reduce variability.</li>
<li>Develop, coach, and hold accountable a team of functional leaders (production, quality, maintenance, supply chain) to achieve site KPIs.</li>
<li>Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement through daily management and floor presence.</li>
<li>Partner closely with HR on talent development, performance management, and employee relations.</li>
<li>Ensure strong communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding customer commitments, delivery performance, and issue resolution.</li>
<li>Lead site-level continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring measurable results tied to financial and operational metrics.</li>
<li>Represent the facility within the local Ponca City community and support workforce engagement initiatives.</li>
<li>Model ADTI&rsquo;s Integrity Values and reinforce a culture of respect, urgency, and results-driven execution.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field required</li>
<li>Minimum 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including 5+ years leading operations or plant-level teams</li>
<li>Proven success leading in a mid-sized manufacturing facility (100&ndash;500 employees)</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to stabilize operations and drive performance improvement across safety, delivery, quality, and cost</li>
<li>Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing, flow, and constraint-based problem solving</li>
<li>Solid financial acumen with experience managing or influencing plant-level P&amp;L, labor absorption, and cost control</li>
<li>Experience leveraging ERP systems and production data to drive real-time decision-making</li>
<li>Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution on the plant floor</li>
<li>Strong leadership presence with a track record of developing leaders and driving accountability</li>
<li>Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Preferred</b></p>
<ul>
<li>MBA or advanced degree</li>
<li>Experience in fabrication, sheet metal, or engineered-to-order manufacturing environments</li>
<li>Prior experience in turnaround, transformation, or acquisition-integrated environments</li>
<li>Experience implementing or sustaining Lean systems (ADMS, TPS, or equivalent)</li>
<li>Background in environments with product mix complexity and routing variability</li></ul><br>
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<p><b>
Work Environment</b></p>
<p>
This role is based onsite at the Ponca City facility and requires a strong daily presence on the production floor. The environment includes exposure to fabrication equipment, moving machinery, and varying noise levels. The Plant Manager must be able to walk the floor extensively, stand for extended periods, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.</p>
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Experience</b></h4>
Required<ul><li>
Strong leadership presence with a track record of developing leaders and driving accountability</li><li>
Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution on the plant floor</li><li>
Experience leveraging ERP systems and production data to drive real-time decision-making
</li><li>Solid financial acumen with experience managing or influencing plant-level P&amp;L, labor absorption, and cost control
</li><li>Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing, flow, and constraint-based problem solving</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to stabilize operations and drive performance improvement across safety, delivery, quality, and cost</li><li>
Proven success leading in a mid-sized manufacturing facility (100&ndash;500 employees)
</li><li>10 year(s): Progressive manufacturing experience, including 5+ years leading operations or plant-level teams</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field required</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Education</b></h4>
Required<ul><li>
Bachelors or better in Logistics /Supply Chain Management or related field</li></ul><p>
Equal Opportunity Employer<br>
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.</p></div>

Plant Manager - Ponca City, OK

Sioux Honey Association

<div><p><b>Position overview:</b></p><p><b>
 </b>The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for all Manufacturing, Packaging, Inventory, and distribution operations as well as manufacturing support functions.</p><p><b>
Essential Functions:</b></p><p><b>
This list is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary from time to time.</b></p><div><ul><li>
Manage and coordinate plant operations within company policies and procedures that produce products that meet quality, cost, volume criteria, and objectives.</li><li>
Suggest plans or processes that could minimize cost through effective utilization of employees, equipment, and materials.</li><li>
Assure attainment of standards and production schedules.</li><li>
Manage production problems and employee grievances, and refer unresolved grievances.</li><li>
Foster an environment where safety and quality are high priorities.</li><li>
Work closely with department heads to ensure proper raw and dry material are being used and inventory is correct.</li><li>
Learn the operation of the facility to enhance knowledge and be able to train new employees when needed.</li></ul></div><p><b>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</b></p><div><ul><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, and PowerPoint.</li><li>
Self-motivated and self-directed.</li><li>
Accurate and precise attention to detail.</li><li>
Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize.</li><li>
Assist team members when needed to accomplish team goals.</li><li>
Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports.</li></ul></div><p><b>
Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><div><ul><li>
Prior management experience.</li><li>
Discretion as there will likely be sensitive information and figures discussed.</li><li>
Must have strong organizational skills and be able to prioritize.</li><li>
Able to work with cross-functional departments within the organization.</li><li>
Good problem-solving skills.</li><li>
Strong computer skills with experience using Word and Excel.</li></ul></div><p><b>
Physical Requirements:</b></p><div><ul><li>
Required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel.</li><li>
Required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.</li><li>
Close vision abilities required.</li><li>
Ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds continuously.</li></ul></div><p><b>
Description of the Work Environment: </b>This position is part of the <b>Plant</b> and most of the work will take place within the <b>Plant</b> portion of the facility. This position will come in contact with many other employees within the facility and it is the expectation of the organization that we always maintain an attitude of dignity and respect when interacting with each other.</p></div>

Assistant Plant Manager Full-Time Day Shift!

ofi Cameroon

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 Date: 12 Jun 2026
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  About Us
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 As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us. We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across ~50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream.  Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we&rsquo;re with, whatever we&rsquo;re doing, we always make it real.
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 is the world&rsquo;s leading producer of dried garlic and onions, and a global leader in chiles, pepper, and tropical spices. Our extensive network and presence in origin markets ensure that our spice blends and solutions are sourced from some of the finest raw ingredients year-round. We oversee growing practices and operate world-class manufacturing facilities, working directly and transparently with farmer-partners to ensure high-quality, sustainable spice solutions and reliable supply. As one of the largest global suppliers of spices and herbs, we source from all primary growing regions, offering a wide range of products including onion, garlic, chiles, pepper, parsley, and tropical spices. Our spices enhance recipes with superior provenance, taste, quality, color, and texture. Grown responsibly with our farmer partners, our spice ingredients form the foundation of flavors that delight consumers and ensure the future of our global supply chain.
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 offers a diverse portfolio of spices, herbs, and sauces, including organic options.
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  Job Purpose
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 The Plant Operations Manager will lead end-to-end operations across three manufacturing sites (two large plants and one small plant), ensuring safe operations, achievement of production targets, high standards of quality and food safety, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.
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  Key Responsibilities
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  Multi-Site Operational Management
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  Ensure high standards of health and safety are implemented across all facilities.
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  Lead day-to-day operations across three plants (2 large + 1 small).
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  Ensure production plans are executed in line with business targets (volume, yield, quality and service levels).
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  Drive adherence to ofi operational standards across all sites.
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  Health, Safety &amp; Compliance
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  Ensure strict compliance with EHS standards, local regulations, and ofi policies.
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  Promote a strong safety culture across all plants (zero harm mindset).
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  Lead risk assessments and ensure timely closure of safety CAPAs.
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  Quality &amp; Food Safety
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  Ensure compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, BRC/ISO where applicable).
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  Drive consistency in product quality for dehydrated products (onion, garlic, herbs).
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  Support team in root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality deviations and customer complaints.
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  Cost &amp; Resource Optimization
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  Manage plant budgets and control manufacturing costs.
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  Improve yield, productivity, and energy efficiency across drying, slicing, and processing operations.
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  Identify and implement cost-saving and value engineering initiatives.
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  Operational Excellence &amp; Continuous Improvement
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  Drive operational excellence initiatives aligned with plant maturity and business priorities.
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  Drive improvements in:
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   Throughput and cycle time
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   Downtime reduction (MTBF / MTTR improvement)
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   Waste reduction (raw material and process losses)
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  Lead OpEx and CapEx projects, including process upgrades and automation.
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  Team Leadership &amp; Capability Development
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  Build and lead a high-performing multi-site team.
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  Strengthen frontline and middle management capability.
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  Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
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  Develop succession planning for critical roles.
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  Supply Chain &amp; Inventory Coordination
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  Ensure effective production planning and storage management.
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  Maintain efficient inventory control (RM, SFG, PM &amp; FG).
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  Coordinate closely with sales, supply chain and logistics teams to ensure high OTIF performance.
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  Reporting &amp; Performance Management
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  Monitor and report KPIs:
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  Production output &amp; efficiency
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  Yield and losses
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   Quality metrics (complaints, micro, foreign matter, etc.).
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   Safety performance
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   Present plant performance updates to senior management.
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   Use data-driven insights to drive decision-making.
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  Experience &amp; Qualifications
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   12&ndash;15 years of experience in food manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a senior plant leadership role.
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   Strong experience in dehydration processes, preferably in onion, garlic, herbs, or the spices industry.
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   Demonstrated experience managing multiple manufacturing sites.
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   Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
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   Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma / CI frameworks.
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  Leadership Characteristics
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  Operational &amp; Strategic Thinking
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   Strong process-oriented mindset, with the ability to design and optimize complex systems.
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   Capable of solving complex operational challenges in processing environments.
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  Customer &amp; Quality Focus
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   Deep understanding of customer specifications and export quality requirements.
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   Ensures processes and controls are aligned for safe, consistent delivery.
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  People Management
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   Strong ability to build, coach, and develop teams.
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   Understands strengths and development needs of team members.
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   Promotes a culture of ownership and collaboration.
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  Stakeholder Management
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   Effective in managing cross-functional and multi-location teams.
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   Builds strong internal and external relationships.
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  Change Leadership
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   Results-oriented with a strong focus on execution.
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   Drives transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
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   Communicates a clear vision and inspires teams to deliver results.
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  Values &amp; Culture
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   Demonstrates alignment with ofi values: Driven | Curious | Open | Care
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   Commitment to developing internal talent and building future leaders
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 Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.
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