General Manager - Manufacturing

Primary Purpose of Position:

Supervises the assigned plant maintenance function as directed.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, facilitating monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required.
• Supports development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
• Provides administration and supervision of the plant maintenance function as directed.
• Arranges for maintenance of adequate level of supplies, materials and parts so that there will be no interruption in operations due to shortages.
• Resolves technical problems encountered related to area of responsibility.
• Provides and plans technical training.
• Maintain positive relations with local bargaining unit ensuring a high level of productivity (if applicable).
• Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.

Position Requirements:

• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college degree level education or work-related experience
• Job related experience for 2 year(s) minimum
• Ability to negotiate with contractors for facilities/buildings maintenance.
• Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
• Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
• Up to 25% travel
• Works in both office and manufacturing environments.