Plant Manager
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Job Summary
Job Title: Plant Manager
Reports To: VP of Operations
Company Overview
Calcium Products has been helping farmers grow better crops for nearly 40 years. As a leader in calcium-based fertilizers we manufacture 98G pelletized limestone and SO4 pelletized gypsum for a wide network of ag retailers across the Midwest. We are a stable growing people-focused company that takes pride in the work we do and the customers we serve.
As we continue to invest in our Iowa facilities we are also expanding our footprint with new locations including a new plant in Blair Nebraska. To support this long-term growth we are now recruiting a Plant Manager for the Blair facility.
Position Summary & Purpose
Responsible for the management of daily plant operations helping the team meet 1) Safety 2) Quality and 3) Production goals while controlling overall cost. Serve as a key contributor to the plant improvement and expansion projects.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Ensure safety processes and procedures are followed by all. Work with Safety Manager and entire team to continuously improve safety within the operations.
Ensure products meet quality requirements through execution of quality procedures and regular quality checks/measures.
Partner with the maintenance manager to ensure strong teamwork in problem resolution project implementation and support or the completion of all regular maintenance activities to ensure production goals are safely met.
Ensure all areas of the operation (parts tools etc.) and offices are well organized swept and clean.
Provide daily management and ensure execution of standard work and applicable operating procedures for lead persons production workers and customer service (load out) representatives. Deliver regular constructive feedback comprehensive training effective communication and recognition for achievement.
Be visible responsive and available in the operations.
Assist in hiring and developing a safe engaged and improvement-focused workforce.
Participate in setting yearly budgets and ensure they are met.
Participate in the planning and execution of improvement and expansion projects meeting goals and objectives.
From time to time other duties will be assigned by the VP of Operations.
Education Skills and Experience
High School with 10 years experience or equivalent required 2-year associates degree or higher preferred
Proven track record of successfully leading teams in an operating environment
Should have ability to build trust and respect without relying solely on authority
Good communication skills
Experience with plant start up preferred.
Familiar with continuous flow plant operations and technologies
Computer literate including Microsoft Windows Outlook Word and Excel
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
Calcium Products manufactures pelletized limestone & pelletized gypsum fertilizer to help maximize soil fertility for fields & turf grass. Read more here!
