Plant Manager

Consumer Products facility seeks a professional that is responsible for safety, quality, and efficiency and the overall success of the operations team in Northern MS facility. The Plant Manager must work closely with all departments to effectively plan, schedule, and safely coordinate operations to organizational standards. In this role, one will lead all functional departments to achieve results within customer and regulatory guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Fosters a cultural environment that aligns with organizational values and is inclusive for all.
• Assumes responsibility for the operational performance of the facility and drives continuous improvement activity at the facility.
• Lead the organization, execution, and documentation of plant trials.
• Actively communicate to employees the plans for the day, week, etc.
• Develop strategic plans which will drive key metrics and performance.
• Mentors and develops members of the supervisor team and fosters an environment where they can grow.
• Actively confronts under performance or behavioral issues in ways that are consistent with the company’s core values.
• Sets and communicates clear expectations for the team and holds team members accountable.
• Works with Business Development and Customer Service to schedule orders in the most efficient manner while delivering exceptional service to our customers.
• Possesses a deep knowledge of operations, product flow, and SOPs. Utilizes this knowledge to teach and coach employees towards continuous improvement.
• Uses critical thinking skills and root cause analysis to continuously improve process flow and overall efficiency.
• Work closely with maintenance to coordinate preventative maintenance activity, facilitate timely repairs, conduct downtime analysis.
• Partners with Engineering on projects and new equipment installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Operations Management, Business Management, Supply Chain Management or commensurate experience required.
• 7+ years of previous supervisor & management experience
• Detailed knowledge of plant and manufacturing operations within food manufacturing required.