Plant Manager (Hodges)

Symrise AG; Hodges (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global supplier of fragrances and flavors seeks a Plant Manager in Hodges, South Carolina. The role involves overseeing manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading plant performance initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and five years of leadership experience in food operations. Join an open and transparent culture that prioritizes employee development and community relations.

Qualifications

• Five years of leadership experience in managing a food operation preferred.
• Proven ability in improving plant operations and team development.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance with state/federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the manufacturing of the product following company standards.
• Ensure all operations staff is trained on safe food handling requirements.
• Monitor plant key performance indicators and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of GMP and HACCP

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

Your Role

Management:

• Manage the manufacturing of the product following company standards and the production schedule with regard and compliance to all safety/environmental rules; including those relating to employees, equipment and product.
• Coordinate plant activities through planning with department managers to ensure quality and production objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Monitor and report overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment as per budget and maintenance program.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Maintain and develop community relations.
• Assist in the completion of special projects.

Food Safety:

• Ensure all operations staff is trained on safe food handling requirements to include knowledge of GMPs and HACCP.
• Ensure all operations staff understands intervals in the process that may present food safety risks and understand what actions should be taken in such events.

Control and Reporting

• Monitor plant key performance indicators and implement preventative and/or corrective action.
• Prepare monthly reports of results, monthly forecasts, annual operating plan, and strategic planning in accordance with corporate format and time requirements.

Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to the implementation of the continuous improvement program

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience.
• Five years of leadership experience in managing a food operation preferred.
• Proven ability in improving plant operations and team development.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance with state/federal regulations.
• Knowledge of quality initiatives, specifically GMP and HACCP.
• Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook expertise will be necessary in the fulfillment of this position
• Excellent analysis and decision making skills
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.