Plant Manager

TH Foods, Inc.•Loves Park, IL

23d•$0 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for the efficient operations of the Loves Park Illinois facility, which includes Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Financial Performance including recommendations for Capital spending. This position is a key member of management. Supports overall company policy, provides the leadership and direction as necessary to sustain the efficient and safe operations of the Loves Park Facility. Implements the plans, goals, objectives, and directives of the Operations Director and serves as the company ambassador to the Community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required.
10+ years in Management of a food manufacturing operation having total plant responsibility.
10 years or more experience in commercial food manufacturing environment
Techniques of food processing
Food and employee safety programs
Product quality systems, GMP, HACCP
Plant reporting systems
Food processing/packaging/equipment knowledge
Warehouse administration/Best practices
Maintenance and engineering administration knowledge including capital maintenance expense process
Ability to read, write and speak efficiently in order to read requests for proposals; correspond, and communicate with current and prospective customers, and make presentations.
Excellent math skills and accuracy for interpreting management reports and financial statements, preparing proposals and budgeting.
Ability to deal with customers, employees, and vendors in the accomplishment of the goals of the company.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred.
Ability to speak Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the efficient operations of the Loves Park Illinois facility, including Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Financial Performance.
Provide leadership and direction for the efficient and safe operations of the Loves Park Facility.
Implement the plans, goals, objectives, and directives of the Operations Director.
Serve as the company ambassador to the Community.
Delegate authority to accomplish responsibilities, duties, goals, and objectives.
Recommend hire, fire, promote, demote, and/or discipline employees reporting directly to the position, with the advice and consent of the Operations Director and President.
Set targets for the Henderson facility and work towards established objectives without undue disruption or delay in the Production process.
Present annual goals, budgets, capital expenditures, and proposals to the Operations Director.
Prescribe specific limits of authority and accountabilities to direct reports regarding policies, contractual commitments, expenditures, and personnel actions.
Implement training programs and disciplinary action as required for direct reports.
Relay problems related to employee relations, safety, equipment condition, quality, or scheduling immediately to the Operations Director.
Support the goals and objectives of the company.
Regularly meet deadlines for time-sensitive activities.
Ensure compliance with all local, State, and Federal laws and statutes regarding labor laws, EPA, OSHA, government department regulations, and any legal matters.
Manage the plant's safety record/cost, severity, frequency, worker’s compensation rating, and associated costs.
Promote food safety and employee safety throughout the organization.
Direct the manufacture of products at the lowest cost consistent with production standards, specifications, quality, and schedule.
Maintain Production efficiencies and plant profitability at a level consistent with the business plan and budget for the fiscal year.
Formulate specific short- and long-range plans, strategies, and programs to maximize future development and growth of the Loves Park Operation.
Maintain accurate processing records for analysis to ensure Production adequately covers costs, including daily variances, scrap, and downtime, revising budget and standards to provide profit as forecast.
Recommend improvements (with cost justification) into the plant operations and equipment to improve quality and productivity.
Manage the overall financial impact of inventory control.
Maintain the quality of company products.
Demonstrate job commitment through dependability, flexibility, and responsiveness in meeting agreed-upon business needs.
Act with integrity and professionalism.
Ensure business matters are conducted in a safe manner.
Ensure the ethical and prudent operation of the Loves Park Manufacturing Facility.
Monitor the work performed by employees for quality.
Ensure compliance with Company policies pertaining to methods, procedures, records, reports, conduct, etc., of all employees under jurisdiction.
Ensure all equipment is safe and periodically maintained.
Maintain strong employee relationships, encouraging suggestions for improvements.
Maintain a cooperative working relationship with vendors and all personnel reporting to this position.
Express information and ideas clearly, listen and consider responses, and clarify or persuade to ensure understanding and acceptance to achieve business results.
Maintain cordial employee, vendor, and public relations.
Ensure the understanding that the “customer is our first priority” and that each employee supports that priority.
Serve as a role model for personnel through enthusiasm, commitment, and willingness to do whatever it takes to do quality work at a profit.
Manage the morale and motivation of the Production organization.
Use a broad range of internal and external factors in solving problems and making decisions.
Create and maintain a work environment that shows concern for people as much as for property, promoting the autonomy and growth of each individual employee.
Promote a high degree of morale and spirit within the department and between departments, including cooperation, communication, and coordination.
Demonstrate ability to recognize and deal with priorities.
Perform all duties in an independent manner with minimal direction and supervision.
Generate and support the development and use of ideas, approaches, concepts, and solutions that achieve results.
Stay abreast of new equipment, procedures, products, software, and materials related to the Company’s needs through trade publications, papers, seminars, classes, and trade shows, and apply this information for the benefit of the Company.
Seek guidance and direction in the performance of responsibilities and duties, as necessary.
Attend trade shows, conventions, seminars, and other meetings to enhance professional knowledge or promote the Company.
Apply the technical, industry, or professional knowledge required to do the job.
Evaluate the performance of employees reporting to him/her related to activity, costs, operations, and forecast data and review their evaluations with them in accordance with company goals and objectives.