Plant Manager

Responsibilities:

• Formulates or approves short or longterm operating objectives in areas such as cost reduction quality and new product integration as undertaken at the plant level.
  
• Lead trouble shooting of formulation and process deviations assuring corrective actions are implemented in a timely and effective manner.
  
• Responsible for the manufacture of safe quality foods that meet the requirements of all regulatory agencies and our customers
  
• Oversee all Operational aspects of Manufacturing Distribution Facilities Personnel and compliance.
  
• Manages individual bakery operating budget to align with company budgetary expectations.
  
• Implements plans and schedules to assure achievement of appropriate volume of production ensuring product meets targeted return on assets employed and contribution to sales and profits.
  
• Defines and directs the administration plant or facility policies within the framework and intent of the companys manufacturing charter.
  
• Ensures product quality meets established standards and that costs are within budget.
  
• Assists in the development and implementation of capital plans related to production improvement or expansion.
  
• Establishes and maintains favorable plant/facility company and community relationships through active participation in community affairs.
  
• Directs the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by eliminating hazards training employees and promoting safety awareness.
  
• Manages and/or provides appropriate support for support functions such as accounting/finance human resources information technology.
  
• Directs trains and develops subordinates.
  
• Holds each department accountable for the performance of their respective operation including all reporting deadlines and outcomes.
  
• Sets and monitors KPIs while developing and supporting operational strategies.
  

Qualifications

• Lean Mfg Continuous Improvement or TPM experience
  
• 10 years related experience (food or beverage manufacturing)
  
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  
• Knowledge of Food Safety Associate Safety Programs/Systems HAACP GMPs etc. Sanitation and Plant Maintenance.
  
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  
• Experience in food manufacturing required
  
• Ability to multitask work in a fastpaced environment and interact with all levels from operational employees to executive representatives.