Plant Manager

Red Gold • Elwood, IN

56d

About The Position

The Plant Manager will direct and manage all day-to-day plant operations activities, processes, projects and administrative activities. He/she will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies and tactics that create opportunities for the company. Given the growth focus of the Company, the successful candidate must be both a forward-thinking leader, a hands-on pragmatist who can implement practical solutions and a professional manager in tune with development of his/her staff. The successful candidate will likely have 10+ years of proven and progressive plant management experience in a fast-moving, food, beverage or consumer-oriented environment where branding, business complexity, and efficient operations were keys to success. Preferably the candidate will have managed a plant or business with a high degree of seasonality. He/she will be a seasoned manager with an outstanding track record and reputation for his/her business acumen, business judgment, quantitative analysis ability, leadership skills and integrity. The candidate must have a solid understanding of operational and quality subjects with an ability to contribute toward the Company's business objectives. Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles is extremely desirable; as is production scheduling, technical aptitude, and project management expertise. Experience with both branded and private label products is desirable. The successful candidate must also be an excellent manager of people, able to strike an appropriate balance between delegation and hands-on involvement, and able to build, direct and coordinate a proficient team. Given the increasing complexity of the competitive landscape and the fast-moving nature of the company's business, the successful candidate must be capable of handling multiple priorities simultaneously and promptly. It is also important for the candidate to anticipate or foresee, as well as address, issues before they become significant obstacles. The candidate selected will have proven leadership skills and the ability to respect the company's heritage while at the same time driving change initiatives that will enable the company to evolve to a an even more competitive existence in the near future.

Requirements

• 10+ years of proven and progressive plant management experience in a fast-moving, food, beverage or consumer-oriented environment where branding, business complexity, and efficient operations were keys to success
• Seasoned manager with an outstanding track record and reputation for his/her business acumen, business judgment, quantitative analysis ability, leadership skills and integrity
• Solid understanding of operational and quality subjects with an ability to contribute toward the Company's business objectives
• Excellent manager of people, able to strike an appropriate balance between delegation and hands-on involvement, and able to build, direct and coordinate a proficient team
• Capable of handling multiple priorities simultaneously and promptly
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to respect the company's heritage while at the same time driving change initiatives

Nice To Haves

• Managed a plant or business with a high degree of seasonality
• Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles
• Production scheduling, technical aptitude, and project management expertise
• Experience with both branded and private label products

Responsibilities

• Reporting of timely and accurate plant operations reports to management
• Direct and coordinate the plant's strategic planning and annual budgeting process including capital expenditures and corresponding ROI
• Provide leadership, inspiration, guidance and counsel to foster and facilitate cost-control, revenue growth, increased profitability and creation of value
• Mentor, lead, inspire and counsel employees on personal and professional growth and development
• Direct the activities of the plant operations to support all customer needs, business needs and future growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees