Plant Manager

Biery Cheese Co. • Louisville, OH

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About The Position

The Plant Manager ensures compliance with plant GMP, SQF quality and safety, food safety, and biosecurity procedures. The role develops and monitors a strong food safety culture, builds and coaches the operations leadership team, and supports facility-wide safety and Biery’s quality and food safety requirements. The Plant Manager provides resources to execute facility strategy, supports effective decision-making, sets clear direction and high expectations, and leads and supports operations management teams.

The position leads plant operations, including Operation Managers, Production Supervisors, and Warehouse personnel. It ensures materials, equipment, and supplies are available for daily production; develops plant talent and staffing competency; manages capital spending and projects; and collaborates with Sales, Quality, and Supply Chain on product development and supplier quality. The Plant Manager also ensures staff understand their responsibility to report food safety concerns and performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 3+ years of leadership experience in a dairy manufacturing facility, or 7+ years of leadership experience in a closely applicable manufacturing facility.
• ERP knowledge and experience are required.
• Ability to plan, set objectives and goals, prioritize, measure performance, provide direction, and meet deadlines.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Positive and goal-oriented, willing to accept new assignments, and able to work well with others.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on teamwork, customer service, and safe working practices.
• Compatibility with company culture and core values.
• English language skills in reading, writing, and comprehension.

Nice To Haves

• Previous SQF experience is preferred.
• RedZone experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Align facility operations with Biery’s strategy and create an environment that supports achievement of critical metrics.
• Meet or exceed plant safety standards outlined in Biery’s Safety Policy.
• Ensure compliance with Biery’s and regulatory standards for personal safety, product quality, and food safety.
• Lead plant operations, including Operation Managers, Production Supervisors, and Warehouse personnel.
• Ensure materials, equipment, and supplies are available for daily production.
• Develop plant talent to build strong leadership at all levels.
• Meet or exceed staffing and competency requirements across all manufacturing processes.
• Manage plant capital spending with maintenance supervision, submit capital requests, and ensure projects are completed on time and within approved budgets.
• Ensure products meet high quality and value expectations by following Good Manufacturing Practices and the policies and procedures in Biery’s Safe Quality Food Program.
• Collaborate with Sales and Quality Divisions to develop new products from concept to market.
• Partner with Supply Chain to strengthen supplier relationships and improve supplier quality.
• Ensure all staff understand their responsibility to report food safety concerns to management.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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