Plant Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Manager to oversee our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Food & Beverage or Automotive production, leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence in quality and safety. The Plant Manager will be responsible for ensuring efficient production processes, managing staff, and optimizing operations to meet our company goals.

Job Responsibilities

Operations Management: Oversee all aspects of plant operations, including production, quality control, maintenance, and shipping.

Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and staff to achieve operational goals while fostering a positive work environment.

Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and standards, implementing best practices for workplace safety and employee training.

Quality Assurance:Maintainhigh standardsof quality in production processes, implementing quality controlmeasuresand addressing any quality issues that arise.

Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.

Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborate with procurement andlogisticsto ensuretimelyavailability of materials and efficient distribution of products.

Required Skills:

5-10+ years of experience in plant management or similar roles within the food and beverage industry, automotive industry, or similar rigorous production.

Strong understanding of FDA regulations is a plus but notrequired

Proven experience in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).

Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.

Proficient in plant management software and Microsoft Office Suite, SAP is a plus.

Ability tocomply withand enforce aseptic practices and cleanroom behavior

Ability to lead a team to manufacture product in a compliant manner employing accuracy and efficiency

Be able to communicatetimelyand effectively with both senior management and employees

Ability to hold employees accountable foraccurate,completeandtimelytask execution

Must display sound judgment, ability to seek guidance, and provide clear directions

Strong analytical, listening, verbal/written communication, achieve accuracy without being rushed, efficient time-management, problem-solving, attention to detail, prioritization, organization, interpersonal, computer and conflict management skills

Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, division)

Education Requirements

Associates degreerequired, or a combination of experience and education may be substituted in lieu of a formal degree

Bachelorsdegree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Management, or related field preferred

Other requirements:

Two (2) yearspreviousleadership experience preferred

Five (5) years manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical, food, automotive or chemical or other cGMP industriesrequired