Job Summary

Reporting to the COO, the Plant Manager will direct and implement operations strategies and objectives to ensure achievement of company goals and on time completion of production schedule within cost, quality and gross margin standards.

Responsibilities

• Manages and leads the activities of the Production, Maintenance, Warehouse and Transportation Departments to ensure quality and productivity goals are met on a daily basis.
• Meets company goals in relation to safety, quality and on-time delivery of products.
• Production schedule prioritization, product mix changes (components/systems), BOM and product standard compliance.
• Supports Quality Manager, ensures compliance with Quality Management System, GMPs, SQF, USDA compliance, company policies and procedures.
• Promotes production achievement and performance improvement across the organization through the establishment and maintenance of KPIs.
• Oversees production investigations for root cause and CAPA determination.
• Works closely with all departments to ensure staff is working in compliance with internal policies and procedures, external client expectations and GMPs.
• Maintains a constant awareness of the business context and company profitability.
• Understands and participates in budgeting, manpower planning and forecasting and managing expenditures.
• Maintains the integrity and performance of production expectations with Lean, cost effective strategies that meet business objectives.
• Identifies initiatives to improve team work, morale, cost savings, shift performance and reduced labor cost.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, development, coaching, disciplining and performance appraisals for employees.
• Ability to manage and give directions to large groups of individuals (70 ) including temporary staff.
• Ensures workforce is well trained to provide seamless and timely delivery of service.
• Continuously improve talent base within operations to achieve growth and meet market needs (reduce costs, shorter production introduction cycle times and on-time delivery).
• Manage and assist in coordination of efforts between support departments.
• Accountable for troubleshooting problems through to resolution, escalating as necessary.
• Communicates with and responds to Customer regarding labor requirements, equipment performance and/or material issues.
• Manages confidential information/documentation as required by policies.
• Reviews records, reports, documents to comply with Company operational expectations.
• Fulfills the duties of a Manager under the Occupational Health and Safety Act including safety, violence and harassment laws.
• Assumes additional related responsibilities as required.

Education and Experience

• A College Degree, or combination of education and applicable experience.
• Advanced computer skills and ability to learn new software.
• 5-7 years' experience in Food Packaging/Manufacturing
• Minimum 5 years of Management Leadership experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Proven ability to delegate and follow-up on tasks assigned to Team Supervisors and Team Members.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal with the ability to develop relationships at all levels in the organization.
• Strong organizational, administrative and analytical skills - sound business judgment and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Goal focused with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks/projects in a fast-paced environment with a high attention to detail.
• Able to troubleshoot issues, anticipate problems and make logical decisions.
• Ability to interpret financial spreadsheet information.
• Able to lift, push and/or move items up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis.
• Able to work normal and/or extended (evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) office hours to meet established deadlines.
• Able to travel independently to support Company objectives and personal development.