Plant Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least five years of experience in dairy or food production, manufacturing, industrial process operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, manufacturing, or a similar area.
• Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
• Experience with Oracle ERP or other ERP systems.
• Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMPs, OSHA, and loss control programs.

Responsibilities

• Report employee safety, food safety, and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
• Monitor quality specifications for milk, whey, and cheese production, considering customer expectations.
• Maintain accurate and complete production records and charts.
• Inspect, review, and follow up on plant and department audits.
• Drive continuous improvement of the plant’s SQF Level 2 program and serve as backup SQF practitioner.
• Lead and guide quality, GMP, food safety, and safety policies and procedures, reporting nonconformities.
• Maintain working knowledge of equipment, processes, and procedures to reduce downtime and costs, increase efficiency, and meet production deadlines.
• Work with cheese and whey department supervisors to reduce under-grade product.
• Work within the approved budget and develop and implement cost-saving measures.
• Implement and enforce SOPs for equipment and processes.
• Direct, coordinate, and evaluate plant operations.
• Interview, hire, train, plan and assign work, direct employees, appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, address complaints, and resolve problems.
• Include staff in planning, decision-making, and process improvement; provide regular feedback and support employee skill development and growth.
• Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals and adapt them to changing conditions.
• Identify and resolve problems by gathering and analyzing information, collaborating on solutions, and developing alternatives.
• Build team morale and commitment to goals and objectives.
• Manage projects by creating workable plans, communicating changes, building commitment, and overcoming resistance.
• Develop realistic action plans, prioritize work, and plan for additional resources as needed.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships and partnerships with brand owner leadership teams to drive accountability and improve safety, quality, service, and cost performance.
• Be on call and report to the plant as needed, including outside normal scheduling and at night or on weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay
• PTO
• 401(k)
• Short-term disability
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance programs