Plant Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

• Oversee daily/weekly schedules and shifts.
• Will be responsible for monitoring and controlling all costs associated with the Benton Harbor, MI regional facility including: the facility, equipment, production, supplies, and transportation.
• Accountable for general management of Benton Harbor, MI regional facility: Production, Quality Assurance, Inventory Control, Sanitation, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Supervision of employees.
• Will work closely with the Food Safety Manager to ensure compliance with internal procedures and external third-party audits performed on a regular basis and to ensure all areas follow OSHA Guidelines and Primus Lab requirements.
• Will ensure all Famous (Warehouse Management System) procedures are followed and documented.
• Participate as a member of the company product recall team.
• Provide leadership and direction for facility personnel such as: Motivation, Evaluation, Guidance, Employee Relations’ Issues, and Attendance.

• Comply, maintain and enforce all company policies, procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Ensure safety is the cornerstone of the operational facility, characterized by high operator awareness and involvement, and results in zero lost or accidents.
• Assure good housekeeping and organization is in place in the operational facility.
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Communicate with Legal Counsel and safety department to ensure all processes remain compliant with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
• Initiate corrective actionsto audit deficiencies.

• Ensure order fulfillment, product traceability,and product quality measures are being met daily.
• Will be responsible for the training of personnel on proper use of equipment.
• Participate inoperational problems resolution.
• Prepare an annual budgetand schedule expenditures.
• Ensure preventive/predictive maintenance systems is routinely used to plan/schedule equipment and facility maintenance.
• Track vendor pricing and service levels.
• Develop, implement, enforce and evaluate policies and procedures; follow SOP’s for all manufacturing operations (receiving product, equipment utilization, production, inventory management or shipping).
• Meet or exceed labor budget KPI’s such as labor cost, per pound, bags per minute, etc.
• Review and approve all operationalinvoices and ensure they are submitted for payment.
• Serve as primary point of contact when there are customer issues related to equipment quality, customer service, or accidents on-site.
• Communicate customer issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints.
• Minimize shrinkage of product and maximize yield

Workforce Management:

• Recruit, select, train,assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and discipline direct reports.
• Communicate job expectations; communicate effectively at staff meetings, conduct employee reviews, etc.
• Manage staff levels, wages, hours, contractlabor to revenues.

Direct & Indirect Report:

• Direct Reports: Operations Manager, Production Manager, Maintenance Manager
• Indirect Reports: Shipping, Transportation, Quality Control, Human Resources, & Purchasing

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to stand for long periods.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, walking, kneeling, and reaching.
• Constant use of hands and firm grasping.
• Occasionally to frequently carrying or lifting products of 5 pounds to 50 pounds.
• Constant exposure to temperature of 36-45 degrees or below.
• Exposure to chemical components such as chlorine, etc.
• Works overtime as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Food Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a leadership role within the fresh produce or food manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience as a Plant Manager or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and supply chain management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in financial management and budgeting.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.

COMPANY BENEFITS/PERKS

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Due to the nature of the position, the Plant Manager will be required to sign a binding non-disclosure and confidentiality agreement.