Plant Department Manager

Stratas Foods; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Plant Operations Supervisor to manage resources, improve processes, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant supervisory experience in plant operations. Responsibilities include training staff, optimizing production, and maintaining high safety standards. This role offers an opportunity to lead continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Plant operations supervisory positions.
• Experience in a union environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize resources for efficient product packaging.
• Develop and implement action plans for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with food safety rules and safe work behaviors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Operations

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

AS 400

PLC

Warehouse Management Systems

Plant Automation Systems

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities:

1. Manage and optimize resources, including raw materials, labor, time, energy, and utilities for efficient product packaging.

2. Develop and implement action plans for continuous improvement, including productivity and performance goals.

3. Oversee operating expenses associated with product manufacture, including supplies and production labor.

4. Train, coach, and develop supervisors and hourly-compensated production employees.

5. Develop and maintain operating procedures, troubleshoot operational problems, and monitor production yields.

6. Review and improve process equipment flow and coordinate with Maintenance for preventative maintenance schedules.

7. Create work schedules, conduct crew meetings, and communicate production plans across all shifts.

8. Ensure compliance with food safety rules, safe work behaviors, and housekeeping standards.

9. Complete incident investigations for accidents or property loss and review all production paperwork.

10. Act as primary fill-in for the Plant Superintendent in case of absence.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Operations, or Engineering preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Plant operations supervisory positions; food industry experience preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, AS 400, and familiarity with PLC, Warehouse Management Systems, and Plant Automation Systems
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability in problem-solving, teamwork development, and continuous improvement
• Experience in a union environment is a plus

Additional Information

Physical: Must be able to walk throughout the plant up to eight-plus (8+) hours at a time, to include walking and climbing up/down stairs and ladders (portable, fixed).

Sensory: Must have the appropriate level of sensory acuity (visual, hearing, speaking, smell and touch) to be able to identify and react to normal, abnormal and alarm conditions (chemicals, temperature, etc.)

Mental/Reasoning : Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and processes to enable effective communication with all levels of the organization.

Other Information:

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Stratas Foods Applicant Request for Accommodation Form: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance

Stratas Foods California Privacy Rights Act Policy: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Stratas Foods Applicant Request for Accommodation Form: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance

Stratas Foods California Privacy Rights Act Policy: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance