Our client is a multi-billion dollar global leader in food processing and commodity trading with over 200+ plants globally. We are exclusively partnering with them on a Plant Manager opening to be based out of one of their key locations in Jackson.
The Plant Manager is responsible for leading and developing all staff members in addition to standard adherence in the areas of: EH&S, Production, Quality, and Packaging. The Plant Manager is also responsible for customer satisfaction, process equipment, cross-department cohesion, and all regulatory standards. Additionally, the Plant Manager is responsible for managing a team of department managers and indirectly managing the entire operational staff.
Plant Manager Responsibilities
Provide oversight for all production and packaging lines within the plant.
Coordinate production schedules for all departments.
Ensure that all corporate values and standards are being followed.
Champion a plant wide SOP program.
Monitor all capital projects to verify they are completed on time and on budget.
Drive performance efficiently & safely to maximize capacity and performance.
Leverage data to asses plant performance and identify areas of future improvement.
Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement that follows all safety best practices.
Prepare & perform safety audits.
Investigate incidents and related preventative measures.
Ensure the facility maintains world-class sanitation standards.
Plant Manager Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Operations, Milling Science or a related field is strongly preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
Demonstratable success in site leadership, a dedication to employee & process safety, and strong written & verbal communication skills.
