TITLE:   Plant Manager
DEPARTMENT:  Operations
    
    
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•    Responsible for achieving optimum labor and least amount of overhead and raw material costs.
•    Ensures inventory and shipping/receiving functions at production facilities are operating at levels which meet customers’ needs and established financial benchmarks.
•    Formulates and recommends production policies and programs which guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.
•    Directs activities so that approved products are on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.
•    Directs operations at production facilities to ensure production in a timely and cost effective manner.
•    Ensures fixed assets are preserved. Initiates purchases of new equipment and improvements to plant property.
•    Coordinate with Human Resources to staff all positions and to establish and maintain a competitive compensation and benefits program for a successful recruiting and retention program.
•    Develops, recommends and adheres to approved budgets.
•    Ensure that the plant maintains a sanitary environment conducive to Food Safety.
•    Ensure product Quality, Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance at all times.
•    Monitor all Food Safety, Quality and Sanitation programs and policies are used and follow in the daily plant operation.
•    In the absence of the Director of Operations, each Shift Manager/Supervisor will be responsible for his/her job functions and responsibilities.
•    Perform projects as assigned and required.
•    Additional responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/ABILITY:
•    BA/BS business administration significant experience in food production operations.
•     10+ years experience in production management, preferably in a process-oriented operations and/or related industry.
•    Computer proficient.
•    Knowledge of industrial engineering, human resources laws and regulations, and employee relations skills required.
•    Ability to perform general office lifting and physical requirements.
•    Must be able to work in freezer and oven areas for short periods of time.
•    Able to use MS Office applications.
•    Must be multi-task oriented
•    Must have the ability to interact positively with employees.
•    Effective verbal and written communicator.
•    Able to use algebraic math.
•    Able to rapidly analyze data and solve problems.
•    Knowledge of SPC, Six-Sigma, Kaizen or other quality initiatives.
•    AIB graduate in food programs desirable.