Agriculture Nutrition Plant Manager - Cincinnati, OH

Wilbur-Ellis Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a century-old family-owned leader in the agricultural industry as a Plant Manager. This role involves overseeing manufacturing operations, ensuring safety and quality standards, and fostering a supportive work environment. You will lead a dedicated team, implement best practices, and drive efficiency in a fast-paced setting. If you are passionate about leadership and operational excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career with a company that values employee development and diversity.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Mental health support

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in managing manufacturing settings.
• Strong technical knowledge of production practices.
• Experience in a union environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and oversee all plant functions.
• Ensure product quality meets customer standards.
• Mentor and develop team members for engagement.

Skills

Management in pet food/food/feed mill

Technical knowledge of manufacturing practices

Leadership and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving capacity

Cost management

Multi-tasking ability

Collaboration skills

Food Safety implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant industry

Job description

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us!

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. We foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

"We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you."

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The Plant Manager will be responsible for the manufacturing and administrative aspects of managing and leading a plant. As the leader of Facilities Operations, this individual will oversee all staff operations to ensure employee safety, efficient handling of ingredients, processing activities, and shipments of finished products.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• Minimum five years experience managing in pet food/food/feed mill or manufacturing settings.
• Experience in a union environment is a plus.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing production practices and best practices.
• Leadership and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication, relationship building, and staff development skills.
• Proven problem-solving capacity in complex environments.
• Ability to manage production costs effectively.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Collaborative skills with cross-functional departments.
• Experience implementing and overseeing Food Safety and worker safety policies.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant industry or equivalent experience.

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• High integrity and transparency.
• Customer-focused with a positive attitude.
• Proactive leadership with a willingness to learn and exceed expectations.
• Resourcefulness and efficiency.
• Critical thinking and talent retention skills.
• Ability to work with simplicity, urgency, and accountability.
• Enthusiasm for fostering a positive work environment.

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

• Implement and support all company policies, including food and worker safety.
• Ensure product quality meets customer and manufacturing standards.
• Coordinate with other functions to ensure compliance with Food Safety, FDA, OSHA, and legal requirements.
• Manage daily operations, resource planning, and oversee all plant functions.
• Supervise staff and manage multiple direct reports.
• Coordinate activities related to production, purchase, distribution, and customer service.
• Establish performance metrics and control systems; identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Manage operating expenses and assist in budget preparation.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting engagement.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures for asset utilization.
• Oversee infrastructure and maintain a safe, secure, and well-maintained facility.
• Determine staffing needs, conduct hiring, and oversee training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base salary ranges from $89,400 to $125,280, depending on location, skills, and experience. This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and a 7% employer contribution to 401(k). More details at https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj.

Our Nutrition business line hiring states:

Eligible: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MN, MO, NV, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

Ineligible: AK, AR, CT, DE, HI, IN, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, WY

Note: Salary estimates on external job boards may vary from actual compensation.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We value diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can reach their full potential.

Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, LLC is headquartered in Vancouver, WA, and provides feed solutions across North America and Asia-Pacific, emphasizing supply chain excellence and regulatory compliance.

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