* This company is specifically seeking candidates with military experience. *
What You Will Do:
Responsible for the daily operations of the Plant with a focus on employee and manufacturing safety. Oversee related processes within the maintenance, manufacturing, prep, packaging and administrative areas.
- Direct and schedule Supervisors and support staff – including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and schedule, performance reviews, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving issues
- Responsible for employee development, performance management and staffing with a focus on management by objectives (i.e.: KPIs, Plant Objectives, etc.)
- Promote and participate in Operational Excellence throughout the facility
- Ensure daily production planning is in accordance with supply chain needs
- Communicate and resolve all quality and production issues with appropriate team members
- Support quality standards, inventory accuracy and production planning schedules with a focus on reduction/avoidance of failure costs
- Ensure effective resource allocation and use of equipment
- Increase production, assets capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
- Collect and analyze data to find places of Continuous Improvement reducing waste and overtime, and trigger corrective actions in a timely manner
- Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
- Monitor variations in production process and report to Quality and Director of Operations
- Assist in preparation of annual operation budgets and capital expenditures for plant operations in order to achieve budgets
- Review / monitor monthly operations budget and discuss budget overruns with Director of Operations
- Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)
- Assist Project Manager in timely completion of cap ex projects through production coordination, project meetings, etc
Education and Work Qualifications:
- 4 year college degree or equivalent experience
- Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
- Proven managerial experience, leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources)
- Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
Title: Plant Manager
Location: Monroe WI
Client Job ID: 1581164
