Plant Operations Manager

Armstrong Group • Chino, CA

1d • $90,000 - $117,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Plant Operations Manager at our Chino, California location, you will lead, direct and oversee all daily functions which include production, maintenance, safety, food safety, quality and shipping & receiving. You will be expected to utilize strategic capabilities and bring strong leadership and management abilities to the tactical implementation of those strategies. You will set appropriate goals and KPIs based on production and operational expectations. Additionally, you will work collaboratively with the COO and Zieggy Leadership Team in making decisions benefiting our tribe, our customers, and our community.
Our tribe members are the heart and soul of Ziegenfelder. Your skills as a change agent will positively inspire, influence, and engage the Chino tribe to feel valued, motivated and part of the Ziegenfelder family. This includes hiring top talent, providing them with the tools to be successful, working to develop their talents, and successfully growing their careers.
Leading by example is a must. You will need to demonstrate initiative, personal accountability, integrity, and credibility, as well as, openness to change. Your actions and decisions will be made with the Zieggy Essentials in mind.
Come thrive at Ziegenfelder with your true passion for people, operations, creating quality product, and your ability to embrace a fast-paced, changing environment. Bring leadership, inspiration & innovation to cultivate our remarkable workforce and deliver a positive business impact.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration is preferred, or experience in lieu of education.
• 8+ years total manufacturing experience, including a minimum of 3-5 years in a manufacturing leadership role for a food or beverage manufacturer.
• Experience with a rapidly growing company with plant expansions.
• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment with a high level of intellectual curiosity, and a passion and desire to understand and improve upon business processes.
• Ability to build, lead and inspire a team, developing bench strength at all levels and providing increased capabilities business-wide.
• Ability to instill a positive team environment.
• Must be able to communicate comfortably with the shop floor as well as members of the executive team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to concisely summarize monthly operating results and future plans with executive staff and others.
• Ability to travel each month for company leadership meetings and other, minimum, travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day manufacturing operations and overall plant performance to include safety, production, quality standards, shipping, receiving, scheduling and maintenance ensuring that quality product is delivered on time and within specification to our customers.
• Helping drive and implement necessary training and procedures ensuring compliance with various government regulations including OSHA, FDA, SQF, HACCP, etc.
• Creating an environment of open communication within the Chino facility, as well as, across all four facilities.
• Monitoring production, staffing, quality, and financial data to ensure quality product and safe, efficient operation of the plant.
• Developing manufacturing organizational, operational, and financial strategies for continuous improvement of plant operations.
• Coordinating with COO/Vice President, Plant Operations to plan and implement CAPEX expenditures at the plant.
• Inspiring a culture of leadership, learning and development by consistently coaching and developing leaders at all levels throughout the facility.
• Establishing strong partnerships and collaboration with Leadership Tribe, to further focus on production, safety, food safety and people.
• Partnering with Production Supervisors and other department heads to ensure appropriate staffing models and staffing levels are in place.

What This Job Offers

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