Assistant Plant Manager (60481)

Come work with Tofurky! We are the Nations leading manufacturer of plant-based proteins and dairy-free cheeses. Our range of 35 products can be found in more than 25000 grocery stores throughout North America. Were on a mission to erase the myth that people have to make a choice between enjoying tasty food OR taking care of themselves and the planet. We can do both.

Tofurky is hiring an Assistant Plant Manager to join our Operations Team. This position is full-time onsite from our location in Hood River OR.

What youll do:

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations the Assistant Plant Manager (APM) will lead the Tofurky manufacturing and warehousing operations to meet or exceed safety quality delivery and cost objectives through effective utilization of personnel equipment systems and facilities. This position is responsible for maintaining an efficient operational and warehousing environment by overseeing the day-to-day activities with a hands-on approach and collaborative style. This role is viewed as a key leader and contributor in building and maintaining a strong safety food safety and operational excellence culture for our dual site operations located in Hood River OR.

The ideal candidate has a proactive hands-on approach leads with empathy works to empower coach and motivate teams and thrives in a data-driven manufacturing environment.

Direct reports: Production Manager Production Scheduler and Warehouse Lead.

Responsibilities include:

1. Direct and indirectly manage and support plant & warehouse operations including safety environmental food safety quality production production scheduling maintenance continuous improvement training effective employee relations and engagement.
2. Coachand mentorothers toeffectively build astrong safety culture practices and behaviors.
3. Promotea zero-incident culture by putting and/or supporting processes systems and programs in place to recognize hazards and prevent incidents before they occur; Ensure all unsafe acts and unsafe working conditions are addressed to completion.
4. Effectively coachand guidedepartment leadership in the development of labor usage strategies; Optimize resource utilization strategies while reacting to changes in production demands and deadlines.
5. Coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
6. Ensure personnel adhere to Tofurky internal policies all legal requirements and local/state health and safety regulations.
7. Key partner with the Human Resources department to develop and drive positive employee relations and engagement.
8. Overseeall aspects of Production Planning and Scheduling; Understands the manufacturing processes and needs to ensure a streamlined cost-effective and efficient manufacturing schedule.
9. Supportthe R&D team in new product and/or process development; supports production runs costing of labor and scrap/yield standards for new products.
10. Analyzeand driveaction for manufacturing variances within packaging and ingredients yields/waste streams line performance and labor usage; leads management team to implement waste/loss reduction strategies.
11. Continuous improvement site champion; responsible for building implementing and maintaining a continuous improvement mindset.
12. Strategically managing the warehouse environment in compliance with the companys policies and vision.

1. Overseereceiving warehousing order building and finished good inventory storage operations; ensures efficient space utilization.
2. Overseetruck scheduling and dock usage.
3. Conductphysical counts of products and reconciling with ERP system to maintain inventory accuracy by scheduling cycle counts managing shelf life on held inventory by using FIFO/FEFO practices.
4. All other duties as required.

Work Environment

This job operates in both a clerical office and manufacturing setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and filing cabinets. This position is frequently required to enter the production floor and must follow personnel procedures pertaining to dress and code of conduct in that area.

Physical Demands

This job operates in an office setting with frequent exposure to the production areas. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and filing cabinets. This position is regularly required to the production floor and must follow personnel procedures pertaining to dress and code of conduct in those areas.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a salaried exempt on-site position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Some flexibility in work schedule is required to accommodate the needs of staff on multiple shifts. Occasionally required to work long days and/or on weekends based on the needs of the business.

Travel

No out-of-area travel is expected.

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelors degree from a four-year university preferable in business supply chain food science or related field.
2. Minimum of 6 years experience within a manufacturing environment with demonstrated progressive management experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Previous experience in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods.
2. Bilingual English and Spanish.
3. Demonstrated leadership for safety and quality initiatives that drive zero-incident culture.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Experience collaborating and influencing cross-functionally within an organization.
6. Experience building and maintaining high-performing teams.
7. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement across plant functions.

What well do:

We know youre valuable and well work hard to keep you challenged. Employees will receive the following benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• 100% employer-paid comprehensive medical and vision coverage 80% employer-paid dental benefits.
• Generous retirement savings program: We care about your future. Tofurky offers a 3% 401k contribution to all employees whether or not they choose to participate in the program. We also provide an employer match for all eligible employees that want to contribute to their 401k.
• Employer-paid Term Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Company-paid Personal Time Off Volunteer Time Off and Holidays.

At Tofurky we dont all have the same beliefs about diet sustainability or what goes best with French fries. Were not a monoculture (and we like it that way). But we can all get behind our mission of respect: whether its respect for our shared planet for all species for human health or for our community and workforce.

Currently The Tofurky Company does not support immigration processing or provide Visa sponsorship. All applicants must be able to provide legal proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S.

How to apply: Please submit your application and upload your resume online at Tofurky Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements The Tofurky Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.