Plant Manager - Lithonia GA

Griffith Foods; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking a Plant Manager for its Lithonia, GA location. The role encompasses oversight of operations, safety, and quality, along with ensuring a culture of continuous improvement. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and ample managerial experience, with a strong emphasis on interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

401(k) Plan with Company Match

PTO, Holidays & Leaves

Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and ten years’ manufacturing management experience are required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complexity and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all facets of day-to-day operations.
• Drive implementation of GPS/LEAN enterprise principles.
• Foster a positive, engaging work environment.

Skills

Managerial Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Pay Scale: Min $143,000 | Max $200,000

Location: Lithonia, GA

Summary: The Plant Manager is responsible for all facets of the day-to-day operation of the manufacturing facility including Employee Safety, Food Safety, Quality, Production, Warehousing, Maintenance, Engineering, Sanitation and GPS (Lean Manufacturing) activities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

He/she will create an environment that promotes individual and team commitment to the achievement of the operating plan & the Company’s Purpose Driven Strategy, both strategically as well as tactically.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure production of safe product in a safe way

• Develops plans to ensure that employees work in a safe environment and plant safety goals are met.
• Ensures that safe and quality product (in conjunction with Quality Systems) is produced on schedule to meet customer demands and all audit requirements.
• Ensures the Plant complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
  
  

Drive implementation of the GPS/LEAN enterprise and continuous improvement cultural transformation

• Fosters an environment of data driven continuous improvement by leveraging GPS (Lean Manufacturing) principles, tools, and techniques.
• Lead and ensure implementation of daily management meetings, Gemba walks and standard process audits to sustain Lean production practices at the site.
• Develops plans for efficient use of space, equipment, and employees. Manages Warehousing/Shipping, Maintenance, and Sanitation functions to keep facility in compliance with food industry GMP’s.
• Drive supply chain efficiencies & innovation through internal and external expertise to meet the changing future environment.
• Provides direction to Engineering in the pursuit of better, modern, more efficient technologies and works to implement projects in an effective way (EM process).
• Assess current maintenance work processes, to optimize efficiency, oversee, manage maintenance procedures and operations.
• Review production requirements and modifies plans to maintain and enhance profitable operation of the plant.
• Develops the operations budget and manages the plant to achieve the budgeted goals.
  
  

Fosters a positive, engaging morale and an inclusive and participative environment

• Visible leader on the production floor that connects with the employees. Must be approachable and able to coach and develop employees at all levels within the plant.
• Partners with HR in the development of talent hiring and retention, promotion of diversity and inclusion, recognition, and morale improvement strategies.
• Responsible for the Talent Management of the plant staff which include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Responsible of appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  
  

Miscellaneous

• Works with other plants, sister companies, and Global functions to share and adapt best manufacturing and supply chain practices.
• Works with Sales, R&D, Finance, and Marketing to develop and improve products and meet customer requirements.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and ten years’ manufacturing management experience.
• Supply Chain, Lean and/or Six Sigma education is a plus.
• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; good listening skills; a team player who demonstrates the ability to relate to employees at all levels of the company and who is sensitive to cultural differences.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to calculate and understand business acumen.
• Ability to solve practical problems dealing with multiple variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity and change.
• Customer relationship building skills to be a trusted advisor.
• Attention to detail, well organized and able to solve problems.
• Ability to manage time to complete multiple tasks by required deadlines.
• People driven and motivates others to excel; ability to identify and develop leaders.
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Travel up to 20%.
  
  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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