Plant Manager I

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans^® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes^®, Egg Beaters^® and Owens^® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.

This position is responsible for managing, directing, and coordinating, all plant operations. Through subordinate supervisors and managers assures production objectives are met within cost and quality standards.

Accountabilities

1. Assures that organizational production objectives are met.

2. Controls quality cost, warehousing, receiving, shipping and manufacturing throughout the plant.

3. Oversees the maintenance of all plant buildings and equipment including security and protection.

4. Participates in plant organizational and operational planning consistent with the overall organizational objectives.

5. Reviews and approves actions regarding pay, people, and costs.

6. Controls product quality from manufacturing standpoint.

7. Maintains and support prescribed programs of employee relations, health and safety, training and development, compensation and benefits for all employees in the plant.

8. Stays abreast of developments and trends in manufacturing for application in plant, recommends changes in policies and procedures as appropriate.

9. All other duties as assigned.

Ability to identify and resolve issues as they arise

· Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.

· Ability to prioritize, maintains confidentiality, and interacts with all levels of management across the organization.

· Relies on widespread experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

· Excellent organizational and documentation skills.

· Excellent customer service skills and experience.

· Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Word, Power Point and Excel)

· Extensive manufacturing knowledge

· Relies on experience to make good judgments

· Understands safety regulations and requirements

· Strong interpersonal skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills

Education/Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field and or a combination of relevant education and experience equivalent

· 7 years of experience in manufacturing

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.