Plant Manager

WM B REILY & COMPANY INC•New Orleans, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager leads and drives all operational activities at Reily Foods Company’s New Orleans 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. Working with cross-functional teams, the Plant Manager keeps facility tactical and strategic plans aligned with corporate goals and helps foster an employer-of-choice culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
10 or more years of production experience.
5 or more years of operational leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to build and mentor high-performing teams.
Operational Excellence mindset and a record of meeting production KPIs.
Solid understanding of and ability to enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Understanding of major plant functions and ability to work directly with all organizational levels and functions.
Highly organized, able to multitask, recognize priorities, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Positive, collaborative team player.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft 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

Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and customer service.
Build a Safety First, Quality Always culture and develop direct reports.
Develop an effective leadership team through high standards for selection, clear communication and delegation, a shared vision and stretch goals, and use of performance, development, and career tools.
Improve plant personnel capabilities and develop a motivated workforce.
Lead the facility toward its KPIs, use performance data to drive improvement, maintain the plant KPI scorecard, 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 sources of food safety risk.
Deliver site environmental, health, and safety performance.
Work to exceed expectations for internal and external audits, including BRC audits.
Serve as liaison between plant personnel and corporate functions, building strong relationships between the teams.
Communicate urgent issues to the VP of Operations and site leadership team as needed; identify issues, develop action plans, coordinate team activities, and ensure issues are escalated and resolved effectively.
Identify root causes and develop and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring problems.
Follow safety procedures and participate in safety training and safety-system ownership initiatives.
Use equipment, tools, and personal protective equipment safely and efficiently; promptly report injuries, accidents, and unsafe conditions.
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.