Plant Manager

Summary

The Plant Manager position directs and manages all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality and other production‑related activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsibility and control over plant operations including personnel, logistics, production, maintenance and other commercial activities.
• Serve as a member of the HACCP and Food Safety Team (if applicable).
• Coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Develop and control profits, plans and budgets; build and present cases to secure CAPEX expenditures for the coming year; measure KPIs, provide financial justification and conduct contract negotiations.
• Implement cost‑effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries.
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement across the business by encouraging participation from the teams.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Control and minimize labour overtime and repair expense and hold each department accountable.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; guide replacement or adjustments to facilities or equipment when necessary.
• Provide direction, development and leadership to managers to accomplish company goals and objectives.
• Communicate with senior managers to improve future objectives for the plant.
• Develop initiatives to continuously improve manufacturing process operations and implement those initiatives.
• Work with the management team to ensure teamwork, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Review and approve plans for control of planned output, budget spending, material efficiency, and engineering effectiveness.
• Supervise and manage employees, establishing strong working relationships with other functional managers.
• Liaise with customers on day‑to‑day requirements.
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures; maintain good housekeeping, GMP practices and Global Food Safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Competencies & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or five years of plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment, paired with strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing operations and maintenance engineering.
• Industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, quality systems, and standards.
• Highly motivated and results‑oriented.
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation, including health and safety.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.