Plant Manager

Double Good; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating joy through delicious popcorn and a strong social mission. As a Plant Manager, you will drive production initiatives, enhance operational efficiency, and lead a passionate team in a fast-paced environment. Your role will be crucial in ensuring safety and quality while meeting production goals. With a commitment to employee development and a people-first mindset, this position offers the chance to grow professionally while contributing to a meaningful cause. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Leaves

Popcorn Allowance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in production manufacturing with leadership success.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Google Suite or Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and implement production initiatives.
• Ensure safety and efficiency in the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate across departments for optimal production results.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing Practices

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

B.S in Operations Management

B.S in Business Administration

B.S in Supply Chain

B.S in Engineering

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Double Good’s mission is to create joy. We create joy with our delectable and award-winning popcorn. We create joy with our easy-to-use fundraising platform that raises a meaningful amount of money for youth sports and activities, empowering kids to pursue their dreams. We create joy through our Kids Foundation which hosts Double Good Days events across the country to bring all-ability fun to children with special needs and their families. As featured on the Today Show, Double Good is not just about the product; we have a strong social mission.

In recent years, Double Good has seen 40% year over year growth, and we’re excited about our future! We’re excited about the possibility of you joining our mission. We are looking for a Plant Manager to join our growing Manufacturing team.

Location: Onsite at our Burr Ridge facility

About the role:

The Plant Manager is focused on developing and implementing plans for production initiatives and standardization efforts. They lead the daily operations team to focus on the execution and communication of production initiatives. They analyze production department performance & financials against the budget & plan. The Plant Manager is responsible for ensuring safe & efficient production, while meeting scheduled attainment & adherence.

This role will be responsible for end-to-end manufacturing in the Burr Ridge facility, collaborating between Safety, FSQA, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Shipping, and the People Team.

Responsibilities:

• Execute the production strategy and vision by translating business objectives into tangible projects and actions.
• Coach and lead the production team, supporting teammates to perform at their very best while meeting required production goals in a safe and quality-driven work environment.
• Partner closely with the VP of Manufacturing and CI Leader to build out a strategic roadmap for facility automation and process improvement projects.
• Be the primary continuous improvement leader by delivering the operational excellence strategy through the use of standard tools including but not limited to 5-why, fishbone, short interval control, and DMAIC.
• Fluency and understanding of food safety requirements to continuously improve production.
• Use data to prioritize and lead focused improvement projects across the production facility while strategizing with engineering teams on future capacity enhancement needs.
• Increase production capacity to support growing sales by improving throughput and support the team as they adapt to continuous change.
• Create optimal staffing plans to deliver production requirements on a daily and weekly basis.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety guidelines and the company’s core values.
• Grow the cooking, packaging, and shipping teams as the company expands.
• Perform all required administrative activities of plant operations.

Experience & Skills we value:

• Ideally 10+ years of experience at a production manufacturing site with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role and demonstrated success in leading & growing an operational team.
• Establishing and maintaining routines and process control to optimize floor performance.
• Enabling efficiency through standardization and simplification.
• Fluid with lean manufacturing practices.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Being part of a team that is creating something better each day and values each other.
• A fast-paced, hyper-growth environment.
• Identifying and solving problems with long-term solutions.
• Proficient in Google Suite or Microsoft Office.
• At Double Good, we have a people-first mindset and truly care about our humans. We are looking to build our team with people who are passionate about Double Good’s mission, values, and are interested in career progression. With the growth we are going through, there will be the opportunity for professional development.

Nice to have and/or you’ll learn:

• B.S in Operations Mgmt, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in growing high-speed manufacturing.
• VFFS and Popcorn Manufacturing Experience.
• 6 sigma certification is beneficial.

Equal Pay Disclosure(s):

We’re on a mission to create more joy in people’s lives, and that includes our internal employees. We create a place people love to be a part of, where people can discover and practice their unique skill sets, a place where they can contribute and do their best work. We do this by offering our employees a competitive compensation & benefits plan.

Base Pay range for this position:

• $130,000 - $180,000
• Target Annual Bonus: 20% of base salary.

The final discretionary compensation that will be offered for this role depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.

Benefits:

• Double Good offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each teammate’s needs. We offer immediate vesting in our 401k plan, paid time off, company-paid leaves and other perks including a Popcorn Allowance (yup, free popcorn!).
• Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at https://www.doublegood.com/careers.

Double Good is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, working in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept of Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition, or disability. The EEO is the law and is available here. Right to Work Statement (English and Spanish).