Plant Manager

W3Global; Malden (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations, ensure safety and quality standards, and lead a team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in plant leadership and a commitment to operational excellence while fostering a positive workplace culture. This role offers the opportunity to drive business growth, optimize revenue, and implement innovative strategies.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of food manufacturing experience with 3-5 in a leadership role.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong belief in diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant operations, ensuring safety and quality control.
• Develop and execute strategies for production targets and cost control.
• Lead and develop a team of supervisors and front-line staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Team Development

Education

Associate's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations

Bachelor's or Graduate degree in related field

Job description

The Plant Manager oversees the plant operations, including safety, quality control, production, and maintenance. The role is facilitating a positive culture and developing the manufacturing leadership and operations team to drive throughput, efficient revenue growth, and profit optimization without sacrificing safety or quality standards.

Senior Leadership Duties

• Develop and maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Direct and coordinate plant operations to ensure quality standards are met.
• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to achieve production targets, cost control, and quality standards.
• Develop and manage budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement strategies to reduce expenses.
• Collaborate with each plant's Leadership Team and cross functional staff to develop and implement effective solutions to business challenges.
• Develop and maintain relationships with peers, department managers, suppliers, vendors, customers, community leaders and other stakeholders to enhance plant performance, business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and develop a team of supervisors, Team and line leaders, and other staff members to ensure a high level of employee engagement, motivation, and performance.
• Display leadership skills that provide a vision and direction that Associates will follow.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and innovations to identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and growth.
• Perform other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
• Promote and develop a culture of excellence and accountability.
  
  

Manufacturing Leadership Duties

• Ensure that operations systems, procedures, and policies are deployed effectively and are consistently applied at all operating locations.
• Ensure that the appropriate equipment, associates, and efficiency measurement systems are in place to ensure alignment between customer needs and our internal operational capabilities.
• Manage inventory and production schedules to meet customer demands and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Identify operational failures and work to implement corrective actions.
• Set clear operational equipment performance standards and operating cost objectives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards, including HACCP, GMP, and other regulatory requirements.
  
  

Education & Experience Required

• Associate's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field.
• 5 - 7 years of experience in food manufacturing with at least 3 - 5 years in a plant leadership capacity .
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.
• Strong belief in the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Excellent working knowledge of business strategy, HR, and employee relations issues.
  
  

Preferred

• Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in food manufacturing with at least 5 years in a plant leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality standards, including HACCP, GMP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Join our team as a Plant Manager where you can make an impact by driving operational success while ensuring high-quality standards are met throughout the manufacturing process. We look forward to your application!