Plant Manager at Kerry Seattle, WA

Feitong Buke; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 91,404 - 154,009; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Feitong Buke is seeking a Plant Manager for their Seattle, WA facility. This role is critical for managing operations, ensuring safety, and driving plant performance. The successful candidate will lead all operations, oversee quality initiatives, and develop staff to enhance productivity.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or related fields, along with over 10 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food or pharmaceutical industries. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP, OSHA and food safety regulations.
• Experience in food, chemical or pharmaceutical industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead all operations within the plant.
• Accountable for all QHSE initiatives across the site.
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset within the plant.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Technology understanding

Continuous improvement knowledge

Food safety experience

HACCP knowledge

Education

BS/MS degree in Engineering, Business, Food Science or similar

Job description

Plant Manager – Seattle, WA

We are hiring a Plant Manager for our Seattle, WA facility. As Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the site, reporting directly into the VP of Operations. The role is pivotal in overseeing site operations and ensuring the plant's performance, safety, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and lead all operations within the plant
• Provide functional leadership within the plant
• Accountable for all QHSE initiatives across the site
• Responsible for all site capital projects
• Develop and maintain qualified personnel within all departments
• Maintain plant infrastructure for future viability and growth
• Set overall expectations/standards and motivate employees to perform
• Drive a continuous improvement mind-set within plant environment
• Support cluster leads around strategy, policy and risk management
• Ensure talent management and succession planning strategy are executed
• Build relationships with customers at all levels
• Ensure plant inventory is managed appropriately

Qualifications and Skills

• BS/MS degree in Engineering, Business, Food Science, or similar
• 10+ Years of experience in manufacturing
• Technology understanding of unit of operations
• Process and procedurally oriented
• Knowledgeable in continuous improvement and analysis
• HACCP, OSHA and food safety experience preferred
• Experience in food, chemical or pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Demonstrates a firm command of technology deployed and end use applications
• Understands HACCP, ISO, FSAI & Kerry QSHE standards and Systems
• Relevant scientific knowledge & experience of food & processing technologies

Benefits and Compensation

Pay range: $91,404 - $154,009 Annual Salary. In addition, this position is eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.