The Plant Manager is a change leader responsible for providing leadership and management to plant operations.
Provides management oversight for the day-to-day operations and proper functioning of a plant, to include Manufacturing, Distribution, Delivery Execution, Maintenance, Sales, Environmental Health & Safety, and Purchasing.
This position will support and create processes and activities within functional areas, and works to support the development of new business and maintenance of current businesses.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Achieve financial goals Track P&L metrics and participate in financial analysis & planning Identify and implement improvement efforts.
Promote a performance-driven and continuous-improvement environment for manufacturing operations.
Foster innovation and creativity within the plant.
Proactively seeks ways to improve KPI’s particularly decreasing CPU (cost per unit) and maintaining quality, efficiency and customer service.
Manage operational plant performance.
Responsible for all manufacturing and logistics related activities for assigned plant.
Oversee production to ensure fulfillment of all customer orders.
Management of Delivery Execution.
Drive a safety focused culture Emphasize safety programs and initiatives and assure the highest standard of safety throughout the plant and distribution centers.
Create a positive culture that supports personnel development and growing strong talent.
Manages staffing requirements for increased labor efficiencies to meet plant objectives May need to assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management.
Adheres to the Code of Business Ethics; values honesty and integrity above all else; expects Plant and Regional employees to also be committed to the highest ethical standards.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: College degree preferred Minimum three (3) yrs.
experience in manufacturing or related food production industry with an understanding of seasonal demand.
4 years of leadership/management experience in a large manufacturing environment.
Quick change environment experience preferred.
Ability to work in a 24/7 environment.
Knowledge of manufacturing & distribution capabilities, process improvements, root cause analysis, and computer skills.
Project management or technical leadership experience.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of DeWolff, Boberg and Associates and the clients we represent is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
Our clients hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the position to be filled.
DeWolff, Boberg & Associates and our clients believe that all employees should be provided with a working environment which enables each team member to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability.
We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
We expect and require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere .