Plant Manager

MSI Express; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing company as a Plant Manager, where you will lead operations in a dynamic environment focused on safety and quality. This role involves developing strong customer relationships, optimizing plant resources, and creating a positive workplace culture. You’ll be part of an innovative team that values your contributions and supports continuous improvement. With a strong commitment to food safety and quality, you will ensure that all operations meet the highest standards. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a thriving industry, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to guide plant operations and maintain safety.
• Experience in managing customer relationships and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations focusing on safety, quality, and customer service.
• Develop and manage site budget to optimize profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Interaction

Management Skills

Food Safety Management

Performance Management

Education

High School Diploma

Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Business

Job description

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.

ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY

Provide overall direction for plant in areas of profit, costs, service, performance and general leadership. Responsible for maintaining and/or enhancing customer relationships, plant assets and a positive employment atmosphere.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and direction to the plant in areas such as safety, sanitation, quality, customer service and maintenance.
• Develop site budget within corporate guidelines and manage plant resources including assets, inventory, and materials, to optimize profitability.
• Maintain a clear understanding of customer expectations for accuracy, quality and timelessness and develop methods for meeting or exceeding those expectations.
• Communicate company philosophy and policies clearly to hourly and management personnel.
• Create a positive working environment for all employees, which support continuous improvement, reinforce company philosophy and policies and treats every individual with respect.
• Provide leadership to the management team in setting plant goals and standards, then achieve them.
• Develop strong management team members through the effective use of performance management processes and tools
• Monitor plant performance and develop/implement action plans to address areas of concern or opportunities in a timely fashion.
• This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence. The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems.
• To ensure adequate resources are available to support the development, implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of the Food Safety Management System.
• As the leader of the facility Management Team, designate an SQF Practitioner with appropriate responsibility and authority.
• Ensure that all staff members are informed of their responsibility to report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Ensure that job descriptions for those responsible for food safety are documented and include provision to cover for the absence of key personnel.
• Ensure that food safety fundamentals and safety plans are reviewed when changes are made which may affect food safety and quality.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma

Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, or related field

Experience with customer interaction- Essential

Demonstrated salaried and hourly management skills- Essential

Metric Development- Essential

Apply today and join our rapidly growing team!

- Inc. 5000 #1,085 fastest growing company in the USA. (2023)

- Inc. 5000 #622 fastest growing company in the USA. (2022)

- Inc. 5000 #479 fastest growing company in the USA. (2021)

- Inc. 5000 #10 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2022)

- Inc. 5000 #165 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2021)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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