What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Tovala?
- Oversee and monitor the day-to-day operations of the entire facility and ensure a smooth flow and efficient food production
- Employee engagement is a must. At least 50% of time spent on the floor engaged and working with the team
- Oversee and monitor that all company policies and procedures are followed
- Embrace and live out Tovala’s company values. Foster a culture based on the values
- Partner with people team as needed
- Collaborate with maintenance team with regard to the physical facility, production equipment, and all associated maintenance in accordance with best practices
- Actively anticipate issues impacting production and troubleshoot in advance
- Collaborates with operations and culinary teams to ensure quality, quantity and integrity of all product meets expectations
- Set a high standard for facility organization and hold team accountable
- Promote a strong, healthy and safe culture via compliance with policies, procedures and regulations
- Collaborate with engineering, and operations team to implement and drive adoption of new processes, tools and technologies
- Collaborate with FSQA and QA teams to ensure Food Safety is #1 priority
- Collaborate with supply chain team regarding inventory levels are met, ensuring 100% on-time deliveries to customers
- Responsible for the development and administration of plant-related budgets and authorization of associated expenditures
- Manage to daily, weekly, and quarterly KPI targets, exhibiting an ability to develop and implement a plan of action to improve KPIs.
- Collect, review, an analyze data to improve efficiencies and reduce waste
- Provide coaching, mentoring and development that enables and optimizes the team’s effectiveness.
- Establish, monitor and review individual and team performance
- Follow and help enforce GMPs throughout the facility
- Other duties as assigned
Experience owning and improving KPIs
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams
Strong decision-making and people management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Comfortable with Microsoft Word and Excel; willing to learn new online tools and communication channels
A self-starter with effective leadership, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills
Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment with a growing company
10 years of manufacturing experience within the food industry preferred
Knowledgeable in all aspects of food manufacturing, processing, and warehousing
Proven leadership abilities in championing continuous improvement, safety, and team building
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Salary : $145,000 - $175,000