Director Fresno Hygiene Operations
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Job Location:
Fresno, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 115000 - 145000
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Working at GEA Group has significant benefits:
Start strong Medical dental and vision coverage begins on your first day
Recharge and refresh Enjoy 12 paid holidays including a flexible floating holiday and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
Invest in your future A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
Keep learning Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
Live well Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
Get support when you need it Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
Save smart Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses
Responsibilities / Tasks
The Plant Manager has full accountability for the safe compliant and efficient operation of a hygiene manufacturing facility. This role leads all plant functionsproduction quality maintenance safety supply chain and people developmentto deliver consistent product quality high service levels competitive cost performance and continuous improvement.
The Plant Manager creates a strong safety-first culture ensures strict adherence to hygiene GMP and regulatory standards and drives operational excellence through disciplined execution and engaged leadership.
Plant Leadership & Performance
Own overall plant performance including safety quality service cost and employee engagement.
Translate business objectives into clear operational plans KPIs and daily management routines.
Lead cross-functional plant leadership team to deliver reliable high-quality hygiene products.
Safety Quality & Compliance (Non-Negotiable)
Champion a zero-incident safety culture and ensure full compliance with health safety and environmental regulations.
Ensure strict adherence to hygiene standards GMP sanitation protocols and product safety requirements.
Lead internal and external audits (GMP ISO customer regulatory) and close corrective actions effectively.
Maintain readiness for customer and regulatory inspections at all times.
Manufacturing Excellence
Drive operational excellence through Lean Six Sigma TPM or similar continuous improvement systems.
Improve OEE throughput yield and asset utilization while reducing waste rework and downtime.
Ensure effective maintenance strategies to support equipment reliability and hygiene compliance.
Lead root cause analysis for quality safety and performance issues and ensure sustainable solutions.
Cost & Financial Management
Own plant P&L performance including labor materials utilities maintenance and overhead.
Identify and execute cost-reduction and productivity initiatives without compromising safety or quality.
Develop and justify capital investment proposals to improve capacity automation quality or compliance.
People Leadership & Culture
Build a strong accountable leadership team through coaching development and performance management.
Foster a culture of ownership continuous improvement and collaboration across all shifts.
Lead workforce planning succession training and skills development to support long-term capability.
Promote employee engagement inclusion and clear communication at all levels of the plant.
Supply Chain & Customer Service
Partner with planning procurement and logistics to ensure reliable production and on-time delivery.
Support new product introductions scale-ups and customer-specific hygiene requirements.
Act as the senior site representative for key customer interactions and escalations.
Your Profile / Qualifications
Bachelors degree in engineering Manufacturing Operations or Business (required).
710 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience including full plant responsibility.
Experience in hygiene personal care tissue wipes chemicals food or other GMP-regulated environments strongly preferred.
Proven track record in safety leadership quality systems and operational excellence.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing plant budgets and capital investments.
Hands-on leader with the ability to balance shop-floor presence and strategic thinking.
What Success Looks Like:
A visibly safe clean audit-ready plant with strong hygiene discipline.
Stable predictable production performance and improving OEE.
High employee engagement with low turnover and strong leadership bench.
Consistent product quality and customer satisfaction.
Continuous improvement is embedded in daily operationsnot just projects
The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $115000 - $145000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors including skill set experience location qualifications and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.
Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age sex race color religion world view national origin genetics disability gender identity marital status sexual orientation veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.
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Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Conflict Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Leadership management
- Financial Planning
About Company
GEA makes an important contribution to a sustainable future with its solutions and services, particularly in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors.
