Ridley - Plant Manager

Alltech; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus opportunity

2 medical plans and 2 dental plans

Vision plan

401k plan with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Disability and life insurance

Paid holidays and vacations

Job summary

Alltech is seeking a Plant Manager for our Fort Worth, TX facility to lead daily operations, safety, quality, and production planning. You will oversee budgeting, capital plans, and P&L, while driving Lean initiatives and regulatory compliance.

Strong leadership and communication are essential to guide staff and coordinate with dealers and sales teams. The ideal candidate holds a college degree or equivalent experience and has 2+ years in managing a feed mill or similar operation, with solid

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of progressive experience managing a feed mill or similar facility.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; capable of staff development.
• Solid computer skills and experience with LEAN manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Fort Worth plant, including safety, quality, and productivity.
• Oversee P&L responsibilities, budgeting and capital expenditure planning for the location.
• Lead and develop staff; coordinate with dealers, sales managers and sales staff.
• Drive LEAN initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

leadership

communication

computer skills

LEAN manufacturing

Education

college degree or equivalent

Tools

LEAN manufacturing tools

Job description

Why Join Alltech

We believe that every member of our team has a role in Working Together for a Planet of Plenty. We envision a sustainable world of abundance, made possible through new technologies and management practices, and the world’s most valuable infinite resource — human ingenuity. This role will make a difference by: Being the front line of improving the health and performance of people, animals, and plants through nutrition and scientific innovation, manufacture, and distribution of top-quality feed and supplements. Making a positive impact on the animal, the consumer and the environment.

About the Alltech Family of Companies

Made up of over 20 companies and dozens of brands around the world, the Alltech Family of Companies is aligning to provide smarter, more sustainable solutions for global nourishment.

Ridley Block Operations, an Alltech® company, manufactures and markets block supplements, loose minerals, and dried molasses. Products are sold under highly recognized and proprietary brand names, including: CRYSTALYX®, SWEETLIX®, ULTRALYX® and STOCKADE®. We also offer several controlled and privately labeled products. We are currently seeking experienced Plant Manager candidates for our Fort Worth, TX facility. This position reports to the Senior Operations Manager and will manage the day to day operations of this location.

The Plant Manager is accountable for all production related activities within the facility (safety, P&L, product quality, staff training/development, LEAN, etc). Either directly or through assigned staff, this position ensures the manufacture, warehousing and delivery or pick up of product within established quality guidelines, customer expectations and regulatory requirements. This position actively leads and supports our safety program, lean initiatives and other strategic goals and has P&L responsibilities, including the development of the annual budget and capital expenditures plans for the location. This mill is a complete line feed mill with two shifts and significant computer applications.

The qualified applicant will possess a college degree or equivalent experience, will have 2 or more years of progressive experience in managing a feed mill, will be skilled in motivating staff through good communication and leadership skills, will have solid computer skills and experience in a LEAN manufacturing environment. Ability to communicate effectively with a large dealer base, sales managers and sales staff is required.

Alltech provides the following benefits, effective on the first day of employment (except for STD and LTD) to employees who have the work ethic and commitment to customers, safety and product quality that we are known for:

• Competitive pay
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 2 medical plans and 2 dental plans to select from
• Vision plan
• 401k plan with generous company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid holidays and vacations

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Alltech is an equal opportunity employer

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.