Plant Manager

Cooke Inc.; Maine; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooke Inc. is seeking a operations leader to oversee production and management across our Maine facilities. The role focuses on running a safe, efficient plant, meeting KPI targets and shipping quality products on time.

You will develop and implement processes to improve safety, quality, and productivity while leading staff development and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proven managerial experience in engineering or food processing.
• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and productivity.
• Create accountability and lead by example.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with company software and management tools.
• Combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to ensure smooth production and safety while meeting KPI's.
• Monitor and focus on the KPI's.
• Develop processes to maximize safety, quality and productivity.
• Plan, organize and direct day-to-day operations to meet customer expectations.
• Responsible for product output, quality and on-time shipping.
• Implement strategies and provide clear direction and focus.
• Build a trusting relationship with the workgroup, recruit, manage and develop staff.
• Collect and analyze data to identify areas of improvement.
• Commit to and enforce Health and Safety.

Skills

Managerial experience

Business principles

Safety & quality

Staff development

Software proficiency

Communication skills

Team building

Problem solving

Education/Experience mix

Education

Relevant education + experience

Tools

Operational software

Job description

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Full Time Any Maine Location, ME, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2570

Salary Range: US$75,000.00 To US$95,000.00 Annually

Job Description

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Australia. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.

Main Functions:

Oversee Management staff, production employees and production to ensure the plant is running smoothly, efficiently and safely while meeting KPI's.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee daily operations as it relates to production, policies and procedures.
• Monitor and focus on the FPI's.
• Develop processes to maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.
• Plan, organize and direct optimum day to day operations to meet customer expectations.
• Responsible for product output, quality and on time shipping.
• Implement strategies and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
• Build a trusting relationship with workgroup, recruit, manage and develop staff.
• Collect and analyze data to identify areas of improvement.
• Commit to and enforce Health and Safety.

Requirements:

• Proven Managerial Experience-Engineering or Food Processing.
• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Knowledge of safety, quality and productivity.
• Create accountability and lead by example.
• Technical proficiency in software applications used by the company, including operational and management tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with team members, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with experience in team building, conflict resolution, and goal setting.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on finding practical and efficient solutions.
• A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

Join our team and enjoy the benefits of full-time year-round employment with competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and career growth.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple - because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.