Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Lead overall assigned plant operation to ensure the achievement of production objectives at the lowest cost consistent with the company’s quality standards and customer delivery requirements; oversee operations of plant production; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Direct the planning, development, and administration of assigned plant operation to include production operations, manufacturing activities, operational schedules maintenance, logistics, industrial engineering, purchasing quality, and financial
- Direct the administration and maintenance of plant policies and practices
- Oversee shift production schedules; review production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delay
- Lead and oversees plant programs including preventative maintenance, operational efficiency of equipment, capital expenditures, security, quality and food safety; provide recommends to improve the efficiency
- Develop, lead and implement action plan to meet performance objectives and cost effective systems goals; monitor KPIs, operating expenditures, personnel and wages
- Guide production team to resolve work related problems; provide recommendations
- Partner and develop relationships with key stakeholders as it relates to plant operations; obtain and review proposals; negotiate contracts including utility rates and adherence to regulations (i.e wastewater discharge); makes recommendations for selection
- Manage and supervise direct reports to include talent attraction and retention training, performance management evaluation, development and coaching personnel. - Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree or four (4) years’ work-related experience
- Seven (7) years of manufacturing experience
- Five (5) years of supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
- SQF certification
- HACCP certification
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITITES
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Effective written, verbal and presentation skills, with ability to present to all staff levels
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills with attention to details
- Ability to self-motivate and possess independent problem solving
- Effective relationship building skills
- Efficient project management skills
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS
- Office and plant environment with exposure to noise, equipment and machinery
- Facility temperature varies between 32 and 95 degrees, may occasionally exceed 95 degrees
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
- Working hours will be spent in the plant or office environment
- Safety gear, such as goggles, gloves, and helmets should be worn on a regular basis
Job Tags
Local area, Shift work,