Plant Manager

WM B REILY & COMPANY INC•Malden, MA

8d•$155,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager leads and drives all operational activities at the Malden facility to achieve and sustain production excellence while developing an engaged and capable workforce. The role provides direction to plant staff through goal setting, performance and metric reviews, action planning, and continuous improvement execution. In collaboration with cross-functional groups, the Plant Manager keeps facility tactical and strategic plans aligned with corporate goals and objectives and leads an operational culture intended to make the site an employer of choice and a great place to work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related STEM field.
10+ years of production experience.
5+ years of operational leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to build and mentor high-performance teams.
Operational Excellence mindset and success meeting production KPIs.
Solid understanding and enforcement of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Understanding of major plant functions and ability to work directly with all levels and functions.
Highly organized, with the ability to multitask, recognize priorities, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Positive attitude and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office programs.
Willingness and ability to work any shift, if needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Production experience in a food and/or beverage manufacturing environment.
Lean Six Sigma, PMP, TPM, or other relevant certifications.
Knowledge of GFSI audit schemes, such as BRC and SQF.

Responsibilities

Champion and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and customer service.
Foster a Safety First, Quality Always culture focused on operational excellence, while developing direct reports.
Build an effective leadership team through selection, communication, delegation, clear vision and goals, and use of performance, development, and career tools.
Improve the capabilities of plant personnel and develop a motivated workforce.
Lead the facility in achieving KPIs and use performance data to improve production performance.
Maintain KPI scorecards for key plant areas and conduct KPI review meetings with the plant leadership team.
Implement cost-effective controls over capital assets, operating expenditures, and labor costs.
Continuously improve site processes and technologies.
Develop and execute a site capital plan addressing short- and long-term opportunities.
Control and minimize overtime labor costs, maintenance and repair costs, downtime, and product rework.
Identify and eliminate potential food safety risks.
Deliver site environmental, health, and safety performance and work to exceed internal and external audit expectations, including BRC audits.
Act as a liaison between plant personnel and corporate functions and build strong relationships between those teams.
Communicate urgent issues to the VP of Operations and site leadership team as needed.
Identify issues promptly, develop action plans, coordinate team activities, communicate issues upward, and ensure effective resolution.
Identify root causes and develop and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring problems.
Follow safety procedures, participate in safety training and safety-system ownership initiatives, and use equipment, tools, and personal protective equipment safely and efficiently.
Immediately report injuries, accidents, and unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
Support and comply with GMPs and follow the emergency action plan.
Support food safety, quality, and legality, ensuring products meet or exceed specifications and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.