PLANT MANAGER

https:/jobs.gogpac.com/gpac/search/Apply/all/4320/504382398/PLANT%20MANAGER.html; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Elkhart, Indiana is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations and ensure profitability. You will lead a team, manage safety and quality standards, and optimize budgets. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years' experience in food manufacturing and a relevant bachelor's degree. Competitive pay and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Food Manufacturing Plant Management.
• Proficient in operating manufacturing equipment.
• Must possess strong motivation and effective leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure profitability.
• Develop and manage budgets aligned with plant objectives.
• Drive plant-wide objectives by establishing performance benchmarks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Team management

Food safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, or Management

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Overview

An established food manufacturing facility is in search of a Plant Manager to join their team and contribute to their advancement. In this role, you'll offer robust hands-on leadership and guidance to all department managers.

The Plant Manager holds accountability for the overall profitability of the facility. They will supervise the day-to-day operations of the organization, manage its resources, formulate and execute an operational strategy, and ensure the proper execution of procedures.

What the company offers

The company offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Become a part of a leading company now!

What You Are and What You\'ll Do

• Take a proactive, hands-on approach to managing plant operations across all areas of responsibility, including safety, health, environment (EHS), SQF, food safety programs, administration, production, quality, maintenance, and warehousing.
• Support SQF and other food safety programs. Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity and sustained certification of the SQF system.
• Drive plant-wide objectives by establishing production performance benchmarks and guiding the leadership team to meet these targets.
• Oversee assessments and forecasts of operational goals.
• Ensure timely and precise communication of information to the finance department to guarantee accurate costing.
• Develop, oversee, and optimize budgets and planning processes to align with the plant's objectives.
• Foster a team-oriented environment centered around performance management, utilizing exceptional interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all plant personnel.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication, conflict resolution, decision-making, motivational, and organizational skills.

What You\'ll Need to Succeed

Experience:

• Essential requirement: Minimum of 5 years of experience in Food Manufacturing Plant Management.
• Proficient in operating all equipment essential for manufacturing operations.
• Engineering and Technical Maintenance Leadership Preferred.
• Must possess strong motivation, excellent communication abilities, and effective leadership skills.
• Proven track record of constructing and empowering high-performing teams, consistently achieving outstanding results.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.), preferably in Food Science, Engineering, or Management.
• GMP, FSMA, Food Defense Awareness and Allergen Training.

If you are looking to take on your next challenge, please reach out to Toni Stevens at [e-mail]