Plant Manager, Food Manufacturing

Plant Manager

We seek a dynamic Manager adept at producing high-quality products and developing high-quality people!

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall operations and management of a 24/7 Food Manufacturing facility. Major responsibilities include managing directly and through direct reports: production, quality control, maintenance, wastewater and environmental compliance, inventory, employee relations, shipping, receiving, packaging, sanitation, product and personnel safety, capital projects, staffing and planning & budgeting. Direct supervision of the Raw Procurement Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Maintenance Manager, Shift Supervisors, Sanitation Supervisor, and office personnel. The Plant Manager will work closely with Corporate H. R., Quality Assurance, and Sales Department to accomplish improvements, goals, and objectives, and to implement and enforce polices, programs and procedures.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years directly relatable experience (manufacturing or food manufacturing experience preferred) that includes budgeting, maintenance, production, sanitation, safety, environmental compliance, packaging, shipping/receiving, procurement, and personnel management (staffing, supervision, employee relations).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Bilingual in English/Spanish helpful.
• Proven ability to effectively lead and direct a management team.
• Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, or similar spreadsheet software. Knowledge of ERP systems and some payroll & time and attendance functions.
• Experience overseeing successful safety programs and creating a culture of safety that results in superior safety records.
• Knowledge of food production equipment and machinery. Mechanical aptitude very helpful.
• Ability to use active listening, critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage own time and the time of others effectively and efficiently.
• Must be dependable, and self-motivated. Ability to work professionally while under pressure.
• Attention to detail; willingness to address problems and aggressively work towards discovering the root cause and finding solutions.
• Must have the ability to manage 'on the floor' of all areas of the plant facility.
• Bachelor's degree in Management, Industrial relations, food science, food manufacturing, or related. 10 years of extensive and progressive manufacturing experience in a related industry may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to delegate and assign duties among employees; administer established policies and procedures within the plant environment.

Full-time, year-round opportunity that includes a benefits package (medical/dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company-sponsored health savings account, retirement savings, paid holidays, paid time off), and a competitive salary!

Qualified candidates - APPLY TODAY!

Recommended Skills

• Active Listening
• Attention To Detail
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• English