Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Lead overall assigned plant operation to ensure the achievement of production objectives at the lowest cost consistent with the company’s quality standards and customer delivery requirements; oversee operations of plant production; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Direct the planning, development, and administration of assigned plant operation to include production operations, manufacturing activities, operational schedules maintenance, logistics, industrial engineering, purchasing quality, and financial
• Direct the administration and maintenance of plant policies and practices
• Oversee shift production schedules; review production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delay
• Lead and oversees plant programs including preventative maintenance, operational efficiency of equipment, capital expenditures, security, quality and food safety; provide recommends to improve the efficiency
• Develop, lead and implement action plan to meet performance objectives and cost effective systems goals; monitor KPIs, operating expenditures, personnel and wages
• Guide production team to resolve work related problems; provide recommendations
• Partner and develop relationships with key stakeholders as it relates to plant operations; obtain and review proposals; negotiate contracts including utility rates and adherence to regulations (i.e wastewater discharge); makes recommendations for selection
• Manage and supervise direct reports to include talent attraction and retention training, performance management evaluation, development and coaching personnel. - Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or four (4) years’ work-related experience
• Seven (7) years of manufacturing experience
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• SQF certification
• HACCP certification
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITITES

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective written, verbal and presentation skills, with ability to present to all staff levels
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with attention to details
• Ability to self-motivate and possess independent problem solving
• Effective relationship building skills
• Efficient project management skills

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office and plant environment with exposure to noise, equipment and machinery
• Facility temperature varies between 32 and 95 degrees, may occasionally exceed 95 degrees

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Working hours will be spent in the plant or office environment
• Safety gear, such as goggles, gloves, and helmets should be worn on a regular basis

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