Plant Manager

Refresco Careers • Greer, SC

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Refresco is the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving national and international retailers and brands. The company is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee daily plant operations, ensuring efficient production, maintaining quality standards, managing costs, and leading personnel. This role reports to the Sr. Director of Operations and is crucial for achieving the company's vision of putting drinks on every table through continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point.
• Proven leadership experience in a production environment.
• Strong team player who can work across multiple functions.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented.
• Able to work under deadline pressures.
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field preferred.
• 10 years+ relevant work experience in Management, ideally in food and beverage manufacturing.
• Advanced knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies like Six Sigma or Kaizen preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies like Six Sigma or Kaizen preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations, ensuring efficient production processes.
• Maintain quality standards and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Manage costs and lead personnel, including hiring, performance management, and termination.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety policies/procedures, food quality, and food safety standards.
• Operate the plant in accordance with corporate and plant policies, customer requirements, and approved budgets.
• Provide leadership and set objectives for the plant based on corporate goals and customer needs.
• Analyze plant results and discuss areas of concern with the management team.
• Conduct plant production meetings with employees and the management team.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Observe operating departments to ensure production quality and adherence to sanitation and safety standards.
• Collaborate with customers and vendors to ensure fulfillment of customer orders within specifications.
• Manage assigned business metrics including yield, labor efficiency, and overhead expenses.
• Communicate plant goals, production requirements, and performance outcomes to relevant departments and management.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity, reduce waste, and optimize resources.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, including OSHA and EHS regulations.
• Develop and implement strategies for a safe working environment, focused on accident prevention, energy reduction, and waste minimization.
• Ensure the efficient allocation of human resources and administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement when applicable.
• Review SQF Annual Review checklist with Management.
• Determine and implement key Quality Food Safety objectives.
• Oversee site security and Food Defense.
• Manage the Business Continuity Team, including decision-making and oversight during crisis management incidents.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days
• Well-being Benefit Discount and Total Reward Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager