Plant Operations Leader

Newly Weds Foods; Horn Lake (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods seeks a Plant Manager I to oversee manufacturing goals, maintain a safe and clean environment, ensure product quality, and communicate with senior leadership and sales teams on budgeting and customer satisfaction.

The role involves leading department heads, staffing, coordinating production and QA, and ensuring audits pass successfully. The candidate should have strong people skills, audit experience, and proficiency with inventories and AS400.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in a Scientific Field Preferred or equivalent Education, Experience and Training.
• 6–8 years of Plant Management Experience with multi-functional responsibility.
• Knowledge of Plant Management jargon and readiness to work with auditors.
• Working knowledge of inventories and computerized load move data.
• People skills to manage complex departments and ensure timely work.
• Ability to pass required testing.
• Must be computer literate with Microsoft Office and AS400 systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage all department heads and employees to meet workload and schedules.
• Ensure staffing and approve organizational changes; plan personnel, QA, CS, Purchasing, or Safety issues.
• Coordinate with Sales, Production schedules, CS needs, purchasing, and staff.
• Control expenses and oversee use of manpower, equipment, and facilities.
• Assist internal and external audits to ensure successful audits.
• Direct plant activities to optimize efficiency for the year plan.
• Collaborate with top management to align objectives across departments.
• Prepare, review or audit forms, records, and logs as needed.
• Perform other duties or special projects as needed.

Skills

People management

Auditing

Inventory management

Data analysis

Education

BS degree in scientific field

Tools

AS400 systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Newly Weds Foods seeks a Plant Manager I to oversee manufacturing goals, maintain a safe and clean environment, ensure product quality, and communicate with senior leadership and sales teams on budgeting and customer satisfaction.

The role involves leading department heads, staffing, coordinating production and QA, and ensuring audits pass successfully. The candidate should have strong people skills, audit experience, and proficiency with inventories and AS400.