Hay PressPlant Manager
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Job Location:
Salome, AZ - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 90000 - 95000
Posted on:
13-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Fondomonte Arizona is currently seeking ahighly motivated and experienced Hay Press/Plant Managerto join our team in Vicksburg Arizona. This role is responsible for managing staff ensuring product quality maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards and driving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a passion for agriculture and a proven ability to manage complex operations within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all plant operations including hay pressing and site management.
- Ensure top-tier quality of Alfalfa and other hays to meet customer standards.
- Maximize productivity and minimize waste of resources.
- Manage labor resources equipment and maintenance programs.
- Implement and audit SOPs safety protocols and operational standards.
- Lead recruitment training and succession planning for plant staff.
- Prepare and monitor budgets KPIs and performance metrics.
- Uphold company policies health & safety standards.
- Respond to emergencies and represent the company professionally.
- Accurately and safely store hay stocks on-site in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Continuously seek opportunities for improvement cost control and greater efficiency across all aspects of the plant/location.
- Operate equipment and machinery safely and efficiently.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility.
- Monitor inventory levels and report discrepancies.
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals.
- Follow all safety protocols and contribute to a safe working environment.
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in agricultural operations preferably with a focus in agricultural manufacturing
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Strong understanding of budgeting inventory control and production planning
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced physically demanding environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational software systems
- Valid drivers license
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Desired
- Ability to work flexible hours to include but not limited to early AM/PM nights and weekends and hours that could fluctuate day-to-day
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions required
Key Skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Team player with a high level of self-initiative
- Great listening communication and verbal skills
- Capable of working under pressure
- Positive and professional attitude toward peers employees and leadership
- Effective time management and ability to prioritize tasks
Benefits
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) with annual performance-based bonus.
- On-site company housing
- Company vehicle
- Health dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement plan options with generous employer match
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Supportive team environment
Starting salary range $90000-$95000 plus bonus potential DOQ.
Physical requirements:
- Ability to lift carry reach push and/or pull; climb and balance; stoop kneel crouch and/or crawl
- Ability to lift 40lbs and work in the field an outdoor environment or an office.
Fondomonte is committed to providing equal opportunity for all. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Expense Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Food Processing
- Operations Management
- Production Management
- Budgeting
- Plant Management
- Manufacturing
About Company
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