Plant Director - Webster, NY

fairlife LLC; New York, Mount Joy Township (NY, PA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Plant Director to lead its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Webster, NY. This pivotal role involves overseeing all operational activities, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Plant Director will inspire and guide a capable leadership team, develop strategic initiatives, and manage relationships with stakeholders. With a focus on achieving both short-term goals and long-term objectives, this is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Join a company that values innovation and excellence!

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in plant management or equivalent.
• Proven track record in regulatory compliance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall management of the Webster plant operations.
• Develop strategic initiatives for safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Plant Management

Regulatory Compliance

Team Leadership

Operational Excellence

Communication Skills

Budgeting and Fiscal Management

Dairy Processing

Aseptic Processing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP Systems

MRP Systems

MES Systems

SCADA Systems

Business Analytics

Job description

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With nearly $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

job purpose:

The Plant Director isresponsible for the overall leadership and management fairlife's Webster, NY plant; a state-of-the-art, greenfield manufacturing facility, planned for start-up in 2025. The Plant Director will be fully accountable for meeting Safety, Environmental, Quality, Production, Efficiency, Service Levels and People objectives for the site.In addition, this role will provide inspiration, direction, coaching and feedback to the plant leadership team which is responsible for meeting the business plan and strategic objectives whilst strengthening the fairlife culture of Believe in Better and fostering a culture of measurement driven continuous improvement.The Plant Director is responsible for the coordination, administration, and all day-to-day management of the operational activities for the production facility. They will develop and implement internal operating protocol, policies, and procedures in accordance with established company policy. They will work closely with the project team throughout installation, commissioning, and start up of the plant as the overall site leader upon start up.

responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of strategic initiatives, projects, plant processes, and management systems to continuously improve results in safety, quality assurance, productivity, cost savings, environmental stewardship, and customer service


• Ensure adherence to all health and safety policies, GMP policies, and regulatory requirements


• Partner with relevant stakeholders to ensure production plans are in accordance with plant capacities and capabilities. Refine near term plans to maximize productivity, quality, and customer service


• Support development of plant operational budgets, capital budgets, organizational structure, and policies and procedures.


• Build a strong and capable plant leadership team and workforce able to start and ramp up a new manufacturing facility


• Conduct regular meetings with plant employees to communicate state of the business, plant goals, performance against targets, policy changes, and opportunities for operational improvement


• Develop ramp-up plan, plant KPI's, operational standards, and management routines to meet business objectives


• Provide mechanical, process, and technical problem-solving support to engineers and operators


• Communicate and engage with the workforce at every level to build trust and continuity throughout the teams, consistently demonstrating the fairlife culture of Believe in Better


• Foster environment of collaboration and ownership across the project team, resources at existing fairlife sites, and new leadership to build a World Class Factory


• Meet short term goals while balancing long term objectives


• Be an ambassador for the Webster plant, representing the values, culture, and ethos of fairlife with internal and external stakeholders


• Lead the team in executing against competing priorities in a fast-paced environment balancing tactical and strategic initiatives in coordination with the overall supply chain objectives

skills/qualifications required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline required


• A minimum of 10 years of Plant Manager or equivalent experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities outlined


• Dairy or brewing experience preferred; or pharmaceutical, food and beverage experience. Aseptic processing experience a plus.


• Proven ability to mitigate regulatory/safety risk with sensitive materials in a manufacturing setting


• A proven track record of implementing TPM principles creating short- and long-term value in a manufacturing environment


• Proven ability to lead a team to achieve goals with trust and integrity


• Skilled in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community


• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues


• Ability to analyze and assess training and development needs and manage performance


• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing


• Working knowledge of information technology and information systems such as ERP, MRP, MES, SCADA and business analytics


• Ability to manage relationships with local government and regulatory officials to maintain and improve compliance of federal and state environmental laws, regulations, procedures, and standards


• Knowledge of budgeting cost estimating and fiscal management principles and procedures


• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

position location:Webster, NY

reports to: Sr. Director, East Manufacturing

travel requirements: 25% travel

*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Base pay range:

$190,000—$220,000 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please [e-mail].