De-Packaging Plant Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight and maintenance of day-to-day operations of the depackaging facility.
• Operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of depackaging and recycling equipment.
• Cordination of unloading and receiving of inbound product shipments and trucks.
• Cordination and loading of outbound product shipments and trucks.
• Maintenance of organized flow of incoming and outgoing materials throughout the plant.
• Maintenance of plant cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards.
• Monitoring of equipment performance and identification of opportunities for improvement.
• Coordination of preventative maintenance and minor repairs on plant equipment.
• Work with outside vendors and maintenance technicians for advanced repairs.
• Completion of operational paperwork and maintenance of accurate plant records.
• Preparation and processing of Certificates of Destruction and other required documentation.
• Overseeing product traceability.
• Tracking inventory, loads, production volumes, and disposal records.
• Working directly with the farm and the sales team to manage inventory.
• Ensuring compliance with company safety policies and operational procedures.
• Training and supervision of plant employees.
• Auxiliary development and implementation of process improvements.
• Professional communication with customers, vendors, truck drivers, and internal team members.
• Recognition and resolution of operational problems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of industrial equipment and maintenance.
• Previous experience in plant operations, manufacturing, recycling, agriculture processing, food processing, warehouse operations, or related industries preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to lead employees and maintain accountability in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
• Computer skills including email, spreadsheets, and operational reporting.
• Ability to adapt and solve problems independently.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials as needed.
• Ability to work safely around industrial equipment and moving machinery.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and industrial plant environments.
• Mental alertness, safety consciousness, and capability to multitask in an operational setting.