Job Summary
The Facilities Plant Manager will oversee operations which includes Health, Safety & Environmental, quality, production, maintenance, capital planning and execution in a cost-effective manner while meeting all customer requirements.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Support, mentor and develop plant management, maintenance management, and supervisory personnel through regular coaching and formal development tools.
- Lead all safety improvement initiatives and create a safety-based culture.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory agencies including, OSHA, EPA, HACCP and other local and regional agencies.
- Prepare daily reports, analyze plant processing metrics and take corrective measures as needed.
- Maintains efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received and ingredients shipped.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.
- Work with GM on Capital Projects and planning process to ensure compliance and ongoing development of assets for ongoing success and improvement.
- Ensure all personnel properly trained and equipment is in good working order to meet ongoing and future business needs.
- Assure all finish product shipped is in accordance with all cGMPS.
- Effectively manage and reduce energy use at facility.
- Manage critical parts inventory and purchasing activities.
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory/ management position in an industrial or plant setting.
- 5+ years of experience working in an industrial/manufacturing facility. Rendering industry experience a definite plus.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience working with boiler systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred; Engineering degree is an asset.
- Labor relations background and leadership preferred.
- Detail oriented; highly organized.
- Ability to work well with internal staff.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Self-starter; self-motivated.
- Good math and computer skills.
Physical Demands
- Occasionally required to move or lift up to 50 lbs.
- Frequently required to sit for extended periods.
- Occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
- Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
Job functions will be carried out in a plant and/or office environment.
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