About the Role
The Plant Manager will be responsible for the management of plant operations to ensure that all key plant objectives are met.
Key Activities
Set the tone and expectation of safety (human & food) performance for the facility.
Hands-on/roll up the sleeves leader who leads by walking and engaging the team.
Drive operational performance consistency, reliability, and efficiency.
Create alignment and accountability; establish clear goals that align the plant's efforts with the organisation's vision; ensure synergies between people, processes, and strategies to drive flawless execution of business objectives.
Enhance organisational talent; build a competitively superior organisation by attracting, developing, and retaining talent to ensure that people with the right skills and motivations are in the right place at the right time to meet business needs.
Ensure that HR policies and practices are adhered to equitably.
Must be able to communicate and relate to the general workforce very effectively and must be savvy to the nuances of effective employee relations, effectively strategising a plan that keeps morale high and employees engaged during times of change.
Monitor key performance indicators to assess labor & variance to budget, yield dollars to budget, total delivered cost, and controllable expenses.
Ensure that key objectives are met, such as cost, quality, on-time delivery, customer service, and environmental compliance.
Ensure that production requirements are met in a safe, cost-effective, and quality-conscious manner, and in accordance with state, federal, and industry-specific laws and regulations.
Identify, investigate, and resolve technical issues related to the manufacturing process resulting from equipment failures, non-conformance to formulas or procedures, or faulty processes.
Be capable to lead root cause/failure analyses within a short time frame, with limited information, while avoiding excessive cost exposure. Oversee this process, with final accountability over the decision or solution to the problems.
Improve yields, which requires the coordination and vigilance to coordinate efforts to increase efficiencies across all departments and functions, while at the same time focusing on specific barriers and inefficiencies within various disciplines.
Drive operational excellence through the accurate and consistent tracking of Key Performance Indicators.
Preferred Skills
MBA a plus
Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and TPM are a plus
Knowledge of and implementation of SQF in a food manufacturing environment is a plus
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain.
3-5 years of experience as a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves Plant Manufacturing Manager with full Operating P&L responsibility is required
5 years of experience in food manufacturing and food quality in roles of increasing responsibility within a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of the HAACP Food Safety Program is required.
Experience demonstrating leadership of Human & Food Safety systems is required.
Excellent problem-solving and reasoning skills required.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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