Plant Director

Refresco • Joplin, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Refresco is the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving national and international retailers, as well as Global, National, and Emerging (GNE) brands. With production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia, the company is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and seeking new challenges. Refresco's success is driven by passionate people pushing the boundaries in a fast-moving industry. The Director Plant position oversees daily plant operations, ensuring efficient production, maintaining quality standards, managing costs, and leading personnel, reporting to the Sr. Director of Operations.

Requirements

• Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point.
• Proven leadership experience in a production environment.
• Strong team player who can work across multiple functions.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented.
• Able to work under deadline pressures.
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies like Six Sigma or Kaizen preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and ensure compliance to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Adhere to and lead compliance to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination.
• Provides training, direction and instruction and conducts performance evaluations.
• Provides guidance and training on work standards and expected outcomes.
• Accountable for planning and evaluating performance, staff training and development, recruitment and may contribute to pay recommendations.
• Operates the plant in accordance with corporate and plant policies, customer requirements, approved budgets.
• Provide leadership and sets objectives for the plant based on corporate goals and customer needs.
• Analysis of plant results, discussing areas of concern with the management team.
• Conduct plant production meetings with plant employees including management team.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture that aligns with the company’s values.
• Directly observe operating departments on a regular basis to ensure the quality of production and adherence to sanitation and safety standards.
• Collaborates with customers and vendors to ensure the fulfillment of customer orders within the specifications of quality, quantity and cost.
• Manages the assigned business metrics including yield, labor efficiency, and overhead expenses.
• Demonstrates leadership to all plant personnel to ensure consistent quality of work.
• Effectively communicate plant goals, production requirements, and performance outcomes with relevant departments and management, providing regular reports and presentations to all levels of management on key business impacts.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity, reduce waste, and optimize resources.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, including OSHA and EHS regulations, and company protocols. Develop and implement strategies for a safe working environment, focused on accident prevention, energy reduction, and waste minimization.
• Ensure the efficient allocation of human resources across the plant and when applicable, maintain proper administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Responsible for reviewing SQF Annual Review checklist with Management.
• Determine and implement key Quality Food Safety objectives, determine responsibility, and assign time frame for competition.
• Responsible for site security /Food defense.
• Responsible for Business Continuity Team: decision making, oversight and investigating actions arising from a crisis management incident.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days
• Well-being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree