Plant Manager - Woodrow

Johnsonville•Town of New Denmark, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for all safety, food safety, operations, maintenance, quality, supply chain and sanitation activities in the facility. Monitors and tracks production /maintenance performance and key performance metric; leads process improvements throughout the operation. Champions lean manufacturing, cost savings and efficiency. Provides process expertise and staff development to insure plan is met. Holds team accountable for compliance with all safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP and USDA requirement throughout facility.

Requirements

A Bachelors degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering or Food Science or related field is required; or if non-degreed, a minimum of ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior experience in a USDA-regulated food manufacturing is a plus.
Possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as operational parameters, safety rules, equipment operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Able to speak effectively before groups of partners of the organization.
Must possess strong computer proficiency Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
Previous experience with MAS 500 or related integrated manufacturing software is required.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, and percentages, and the ability to apply concept.
Applying Root Cause Problem Solving methodologies is preferred.
The member is regularly required to stand and walk throughout the workday and must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Prior supervisory experience is required.
Must have exemplary interpersonal communication skills and enjoy teaching and developing people.
Knowledge of GMP and HACCP is required.
Must demonstrate a strong work ethic, honesty, trustworthiness, and personal and professional integrity.

Nice To Haves

Applying Root Cause Problem Solving methodologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote and ensure compliance with all established safety policies and procedures.
Oversee production operations across blending, extrusion, packaging, and palletizing areas to ensure an efficient production process.
Supervise and support managers by providing guidance, direction, and resources to achieve operational goals and support future planning initiatives.
Coordinate continuous improvement efforts; evaluate operations processes and methods and provide recommendations to improve processes.
Collaborate with members of the management team to develop, review, and revise Standard Operating Procedures to support operational efficiency and compliance.
Identify & eliminate root causes and diminish non-conformance occurrences in the manufacturing processes.
Ensure routine and pertinent communications of daily production schedule and key information to facility.
Staffing needs required meet production plan.
Review daily shift production, maintenance, sanitation, and supply chain reports
Oversee and address production needs, changes, and schedules.
Monitor and track downtime.
Compile weekly production metrics reports, monitoring yield, waste, #2, inedible, and OEE for the shift; present operational results weekly
Provide trained staff to manage production supply usage, monitoring incoming and outgoing supplies and finished goods.
Identify training and development needs of personnel assigned to the shift and ensure training is provided in a timely manner.
Oversee the performance management process, ensuring performance reviews and disciplinary actions are completed appropriately and in a timely manner.
Oversee the sanitation and Master Sanitation activities on the shift.
Assist with maintaining SQF compliance.
Ensure compliance with all established GMP, USDA-FSIS and Quality Assurance requirements.
Oversee the completion of Accident & Near Miss incident investigations; ensure resolution of all safety issues and concerns from a corrective actions and preventive measures standpoint.
Provide backup assistance to the Facilitators in the event of absences as needed
Foster and support a positive, open and inclusive work environment.
Support and promote the Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Develop and align capital plan for Fiscal year
Production Manager Supervisor will fill for Plant Manager in their absence.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.