Plant Manager

Position Summary: The Plant Manager is responsible for the manufacturing and administrative aspects of managing and leading a plant. As the leader of the Facilities Operations, this individual is responsible for all staff operations to ensure the safety of employees and the efficient and safe handling of ingredients into the facility, processing activities within the facility, and shipments of all finished product from the facility.

What You'll Do: Implement and support all aspects of company policy including food and worker safety Ensure product quality meets requirements for the customer and product manufactured Work in coordination with other functions to assure and enforce compliance with all Food Safety Guidelines, FDA and OSHA guidelines, as well as Federal and State laws governing the workplace Manage daily operations and plan the use of materials and human resources Oversee all plant operation functions including, but not limited to, receiving, production planning, production process, storage of materials (on and off-site), maintenance, and logistics Direct and coordinate activities of staff concerned with the production, purchase, distribution of products, food safety, and customer service Establish administrative controls and metrics to evaluate and maintain performance objectives Determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement Maintain accountability for Operating Expense Management Assist the Director of Operations in preparing annual expense and capital budgets for all operational and administrative activities Champion engagement among the team through mentoring, developing, and coaching team members, including designing and/or promoting established programs to achieve objectives in this area Identify, develop, implement, and maintain Operating Procedures that drive efficient utilization of company assets Oversee all infrastructure for the location as it relates to operations, such as offices, warehouses, rail sidings, and land lots Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well maintained Determine staffing requirements, interview, hire, and assure appropriate training of new employees Oversee all other personnel processes Other duties customary of such a position and other responsibilities as assigned

What You'll Bring: Minimum 5 years’ experience in management of feed mill/manufacturing setting Strong technical knowledge in manufacturing production practices and best practices Bachelor’s degree in relevant industry (can be supplemented with experience) Demonstrated capacity to problem solve in a complex environment by leading teams Ability to efficiently manage production costs and align these costs to volume produced Ability to multi-task in a fast paced and changing work environment Ability to collaborate with cross functional departments to meet performance objectives Ability to implement and oversee company policy in regard to Food Safety & worker safety Willingness to be a hands-on leader and actively participate in plant operations working alongside the team in a role similar to an operator. Comfort working closely with employees and being involved in day-to-day production and operational activities What Makes You a Great Fit: A professional individual with strong leadership and organizational skills, able to prioritize tasks A team player who excels at communicating, relationship building, and staff development An individual with a high level of integrity and transparency Customer focused, team player with a “can do” attitude Resourceful, with the ability to “do more with less,” think outside the box, and be creative in finding practical solutions. A critical thinker who can analyze complex situations to drive practical action Keen eye for selecting and retaining talent Able to work with simplicity, sense of urgency, and mutual accountability Enthusiasm in creating a positive attitude in the work environment