The Plant Manager is responsible for all operations at the plant. The Plant Manager must direct the resources of the facility such that the plant operates within budget while delivering quality products, and superior service, in a safe and challenging work environment. Insure optimal use of all facility resources to achieve the lowest possible cost in the manufacture of products that meet customer expectations, and in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

·        Establish clear plant goals and objectives in alignment with corporate strategies and business initiatives.

·        Coordinate the development of subordinate-level goals and action plans consistent with the overall plant goals and objectives.

·        Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies.

·        Monitor and implement annual capital plans that maintain the plant infrastructure, provide new products and services, and provide productivity savings necessary to meet financial targets.

·        Maintain compliance with State & Federal environmental regulations.

·        Guarantee plant operates safely and in compliance with OSHA and regulatory mandates.

·        Ensure plant is operated in compliance with all environmental regulatory standards.

·        Identification, development and execution of cost savings / productivity projects.

·        Purchasing, to include materials, supplies, and utilities.

·        Management of maintenance inventory parts & supplies.

·        Oversee food safety through good manufacturing practices compliance.

·        Ensure finished goods meet internal and external quality requirements through establishment of HACCP and other quality processes.

·        Identify and implement initiatives that provide our customers’ continuous improvement opportunities in customer service.

·        Provide leadership in the creation of a zero injuries culture at the plant.

·        Provide leadership in the development and implementation of a robust process safety management program for the plant.

·        Maintain compliance with Food Safety & Security policy & procedures.

·        Achieve customer service goals and objectives.

·        Foster a positive, motivated and challenging work environment.

·        Develop reporting mechanisms to track and communicate progress of key plant objectives.

·        Training & Development of Salaried Staff.

·        Performance evaluation of Salaried Staff.

·        Training & development of hourly workforce.

·        Provide a leadership role in the development and implementation of appropriate productivity improvement initiatives.

·        Conduct daily meetings covering production, quality, and plant needs.

·        Assumes responsibilities of the Plant Superintendent in their absence.

·        Communicate with Corporate for daily operations.

·        Appoint who is qualified to supervise and train in the plant.

Qualifications

·        Education: Bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry, Biology, Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent

·        Related Experience: At least 10 years of experience in Plant and Production Supervisory positions; Experience working in a union environment a plus; Experience in the Food Industry preferred.

·        Equipment/Software Skills: MS Office Suite (Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), AS 400

·        Familiarity with PLC, Warehouse Management Systems, Inventory Management Systems, Plant Automation Systems

·        Must be able to interface with mainframe, general accounting, MRP, and order processing.