What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLANT MANAGER position at KENT WORLDWIDE?
At KENT WORLDWIDE™, we don’t just manufacture feed ,we cultivate leadership, innovation, and excellence. As a trusted name in agriculture and animal nutrition, we’re seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to oversee operations at one of our premier facilities. This role is central to our mission of delivering high-quality products while fostering a culture of safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.
If you're a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact within a company that values tradition, innovation, and people
If you're a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact within a company that values tradition, innovation, and people
- This position is designed and intended to be performed in Altoona, IA
- Assistant Plant Manager, Office Manager, Quality Supervisor, Maintenance Lead
- Develop and train personnel at all positions. Training to include job operation, efficient work strategies, safety and product quality procedures
- Lead and manage department leads, assistant plant manager, office manager and other personnel
- Prepare fiscal year plant goals and objectives providing quarterly updates to the regional operations manager
- Develop and operate within an approved budget; areas of concentration to include staffing, supplies, maintenance, utilities and capital projects
- Develop scheduled (preventative) maintenance programs for equipment and facilities
- Develop and contribute to long term strategic planning for the plant
- Satisfy all quality and regulatory requirements for all products
- Implement the corporate safety programs
- Coordinate with all departments such as marketing, nutrition, and sales to enable new product development and innovation
- Positively manage customer relations both internal and external
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of 5-10 years related work experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in leading and managing operational teams
- Financial experience with P&L statements, budgets preparation and capital planning
- Experience with regulatory agencies such as: FDA,OSHA, EPA
- Additional training such as experience with GMPs, HACCP, SFSF
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Knowledge of Feed Mill operations preferred
- Up to 10% travel for meetings or training may be required.
