Plant Director

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Elsmere (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Plant Director to oversee operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in managing production, quality control, and safety protocols. The ideal candidate will foster a culture of excellence, ensuring that all team members are motivated and well-trained. With a focus on achieving production goals and maintaining cost-effectiveness, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within the organization. Join a team committed to delivering the highest quality bottled water while building a satisfying career.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in manufacturing with leadership experience.
• Proven track record in achieving production goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Manage plant production goals and cost controls.
• Train and develop supervisory staff.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Safety Management

Quality Control

Analytical Thinking

Cost Reduction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers with the highest quality, most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here if you want:

• To work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• To develop lasting relationships with great people.
• To have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Plant Director

Leads all aspects of operation and performance in a manufacturing plant. Oversees all duties in a single-line plant including safety, quality, production, processing, machinery, and packaging. Develops people and priorities, creates budgets, and maintains strong communication with corporate support teams.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for leading a safe plant culture.
• Responsible for product quality control.
• Responsible for achieving plant production goals.
• Manage specific cost controls for the plant.
• Direct and coordinate plant operations within company policies and guidelines.
• Work with department managers to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, quality, and shipping.
• Select and train plant supervisory and administrative staff.
• Foster a well-trained and motivated staff through excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Conduct employee performance reviews.
• Schedule and conduct plant meetings.
• Ensure maintenance of a clean and safe plant environment.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of personnel.
• Attend corporate trainings and meetings.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Please note this job description is not exhaustive and duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment
• 4 years of experience in a similar position
• 6 years of experience managing people/projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment
• 6 years of experience in a similar position
• 8 years of experience managing people/projects

Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Core Competencies

This role embodies Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on:

• Lead Like an Owner: Managing safety, strategic oversight, data-driven decisions, cost reduction, and customer-focused discussions.
• InnovACT: Evaluating and improving programs, monitoring performance metrics, communicating vision, and being proactive in problem-solving.
• Find a Way: Analytical thinking, delegation, collaboration, and strategic opportunities identification.
• Empowered to be Great: Hiring for culture fit, talent planning, development, and conflict resolution.

Education

• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

Certification/License

Required: N/A

Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

Required: None

Preferred: None

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* Los Angeles County applicants only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.

Any agency or individual submitting resumes agrees that Niagara Bottling, LLC owns the resumes and has the right to hire at its discretion.

Agencies with fee agreements should submit resumes to designated recruiters or through the career site for placement consideration.

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