Plant Manager

Solina USA, is a proud Solina Group company, specializing in the creation of customized seasonings and sauces. Our focus is on catering to Quick Service Restaurants, Fast casual, Casual dining, and food manufacturers, where our commitment lies in providing exceptional flavor solutions tailored to their unique needs. The Plant Manager is responsible for planning, leading, guiding, directing, and managing a dry seasoning and coating operation site consistent with policies and procedures of Solina as well as with Federal, state and local law.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Yield & Labor

• Establishes achievable goals and follows up on all progress; positive or negative.
• Trains and coaches supervisors/management to recognize opportunities and realize their impact on the operation.
• Tracks progress of yields, labor, and all related expenses.
• Identifies opportunities and implement solutions.
• Formulates or approves short and long−term operating objectives in areas such as cost reduction, quality improvement, new product development and/or integration as undertaken at the plant level.

Budget & Operations

• Establishes accurate fixed and capital budgets for annual planning purposes.
• Works to ensure operation is functioning to cost and budget so all aspects of the operation contribute to the total P&L.
• Manages Service vendors, local municipal relationships and Environmental programs

 Safety & Quality

• Ensures efficient and profitable operations by conformation to specifications and procedures.
• Works with the Quality Department to ensure compliance to all production specs and procedures
• Trains, manages, and directs all support staff activities to include Safety, Food Safety/QA, Accounting, Maintenance and Production supervision.
• Facilitates a profitable operation that produces safe quality products efficiently.
• Employee Relations
• Ensures approachability and support to all levels of employees. Ensures management and hourly interaction remains contributable to a positive and effective team. Maintains accurate and open communication at all times.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.  Typical qualifications would be:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
• 10 years’ experience in plant management.
• Formal Lean Manufacturing training a plus
• Manufacturing knowledge and understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures.
• Knowledge of dry seasoning blending and packaging experience preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated track record of working with cross functional global teams in addition to working autonomously.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
• Solid understanding of OSHA, DA and Food Safety regulations.
• Interpersonal Skills to Interact with diverse groups of individuals and cross functional areas within the company and outside the company
• Capability to work in a detail oriented, fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. High level of written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, provide innovative ideas to meet customer demands.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on SharePoint, Excel, and Word
• Capability to read and write correspondence which uses technical/scientific terminology.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all contacts inside and outside of the company with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $155,000 annually.