Plant Manager

Bakery Feeds, by Darling Ingredients•Watts, OK

About The Position

The Plant Manager oversees plant operations, including environmental, health and safety, quality, production, maintenance, capital planning and execution. The role is responsible for operating cost-effectively while meeting customer requirements. The Plant Manager supports and develops plant management and supervisory personnel, leads safety initiatives and builds a safety-based culture, and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory agencies. The role also prepares monthly reports, analyzes budgets, manages materials flow and local purchasing, leads continuous improvement, and oversees local capital project planning and execution. The Plant Manager ensures personnel are properly trained, equipment is maintained in good working order, finished products meet quality standards and specifications, and facility energy use is managed and reduced. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time; other duties may also be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or management position in an industrial or plant setting.

Nice To Haves

Rendering industry experience is a definite plus.
Bachelor's degree preferred; an engineering degree is an asset.
Labor relations background and leadership preferred.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Ability to work well with internal staff.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Self-starter and self-motivated.
Good math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Support, mentor and develop plant management and supervisory personnel through regular coaching and formal development tools.
Lead safety improvement initiatives and create a safety-based culture.
Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory agencies, including OSHA, EPA, HACCP, and other local and regional agencies.
Prepare monthly reports, analyze financial budgets and take corrective measures as needed.
Maintain efficient and timely flow of raw materials received and ingredients shipped.
Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.
Review and lead local capital projects and the planning process to ensure compliance and develop assets for ongoing success and improvement.
Ensure personnel are properly trained and equipment is in good working order to meet current and future business needs.
Ensure finished products shipped meet quality standards and specifications.
Effectively manage and reduce facility energy use.
Manage local purchasing activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.