Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Job Summary

The Plant Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of Valensa’s manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong background in production management, safety, quality control, and team leadership, along with a proven ability to drive operational excellence.This role oversees all aspects of production, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, driving continuous improvement, and meeting production objectives.

The facility operates on a 24/5 (or 24/7) production schedule, and the Plant Manager is expected to provide leadership and support across all shifts. Occasional after-hours or weekend availability may be required to ensure uninterrupted operations and to respond to urgent issues.

Essential Job Functions

· Oversee all day-to-day manufacturing activities including material handling, extraction, refinement, blending and packaging.

· Plans and prioritizes workloads to ensure production objectives are achieved within designated timeframes.

· Ensure accurate record-keeping, batch documentation, and traceability in accordance with regulatory requirements.

· Ensure equipment and supplies are readily and continuously available to support safe, timely, and interrupted production operations.

· Be data driven and implement continuous improvements to optimize plant performance in the areas of safety, quality, productivity and waste reduction.

· Optimize operational processes and resource allocation to improve efficiency and reduce plant and labor expenses.

· Drive operational efficiency to ensure compliance with quality, safety and production standards.

· Ensure compliance with safety regulations including hazard identification and risk management.

· Set and implement overall plant procedures to ensure effective operations.

· Ensure plant compliance with company policies, certification standards (USP, GMP, Halal, Kosher and Organic) and regulatory requirements.

· Ensure plant-wide maintenance activities are planned and executed to maintain optimal equipment performance and support uninterrupted operations.

· Coordinate with all departments to resolve all production issues in a timely and cost-effective manner.

· Provide training and guidance to workers to meet performance standards.

· Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and high performance across the facility.

· Recruit, hire, and onboard new production personnel as needed, in coordination with HR, to build a hig-performance team.

· Motivate, coach, and mentor team members to foster high morale, engagement, and accountability.

Minimum requirements

· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Life Sciences, or a related field.

· 5 years of experience in plant operations or production management, preferably within the nutraceutical, food, or pharmaceutical industries.

· Familiarity with extraction processes, blending and packaging is a plus.

· Working knowledge of GMP, and FDA requirements.

· Demonstrated ability to run manufacturing operations, lead teams and collaborate across departments to ensure efficient operations.

· Hands-on leadership style with solid communication and team-building skills.

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel for tracking KPIs, analyzing operational data, and generating production reports.

· HACCP training/certification is a plus.

Abilities Required

· Ability to climb stairs and access all areas of the facility as needed.

· Ability to response to and resolve production issues promptly, including outside of standard working hours.

· Ability to make informed decisions regarding plant maintenance and equipment reliability.

· Strong mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.

· Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and production documentation.

The Company

Valensa International is a leading science-based creator, formulator, and innovator of B2B ingredients with scientifically proven health benefits for hair health, men’s health, joint health and gut health. Headquartered near Orlando, Florida, Valensa International’s mission is to ‘Enhance Health & Wellness.’

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person