Job Description

Job Summary

The Plant Manager will oversee and participate in operations at our Bakery Feeds facility — will include oversight of safety, quality, production, maintenance, capital planning and execution in a cost-effective manner while meeting all customer requirements. This is a hands-on working position managing other supervisors for a 24 hour operation. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Support, mentor and develop plant management and supervisory personnel through regular coaching and formal development tools.
• Lead all safety improvement initiatives and create a safety-based culture.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory agencies including, FDA, OSHA, EPA, HACCP and other local and regional agencies.
• Prepare daily/weekly reports, analyze financial budgets and take corrective measures as needed.
• Maintains efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received and ingredients shipped.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.
• Review and lead local Capital Projects and planning process to ensure compliance and ongoing development of assets for ongoing success and improvement.
• Ensure all personnel properly trained and equipment is in good working order to meet ongoing and future business needs.
• Assure all finish product shipped is in accordance with all quality standards and specifications.
• Effectively manage and reduce energy use at facility.
• Manage local purchasing activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a plant and/or office environment.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of prior experience in management/supervision in industrial setting.
• Experience working in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree in Engineering would be an asset.
• Feed Mill operations experience a plus.
• Labor relations background and leadership preferred.
• Technical background preferred.
• Detail oriented; highly organized.
• Ability to work well with internal staff.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter; self-motivated.
• Good math and computer skills.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.