Role OverviewThe Plant Manager will be a foundational leadership team member charged with operating a safe, clean, and efficient production operation. This person will be knowledgeable in continuous improvement, be a true people leader, and an all-around proud operator. The role reports to the Director of Operations.
What You Will Do
The Plant Manager will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, inventory control, maintenance and upkeep of facility and equipment, KPI management, distribution and logistics, sanitation, training, food safety & quality assurance, employee safety, employee management, and organization and presentation of the facility.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of relevant experience in plant operations or manufacturing, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong mentoring, coaching experience for a team with diverse levels of expertise.
Requirements
- 8+ years of relevant related experience in plant operations or manufacturing
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Strong mentoring, coaching experience for a team with diverse levels of expertise
- Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask and roll up their sleeves
- Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
- Experience working with ERP systems, material handling suppliers, trucking and logistics, and contract negations
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiating abilities
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, high attention to detail; highly organized, and passionate commitment to the company vision
- Appreciation of principles of sustainable agriculture and food and experience in specialty food, agriculture, natural and organic CPG a plus
- Strong knowledge of MS Office
- Adjusts to changing conditions and willingness to work off-shift, holidays, and weekends as needed
- Authorized to work in the U.S.A.
- Bilingual, a plus
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Learning budget
- Parental leave
- Wellness program
- Visa/relocation assistance
- Remote flexibility
- Stipends
- Bonus/commission
- Paid holidays
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