Plant Manager

About the role

The Plant Manager provides leadership and direction to partners at a Schreiber Foods plant. Responsibilities include continuously improving cost, quality and service of the products produced through the development of teamwork at the plant level as well as the use of cross-functional teams with suppliers, other Schreiber Foods groups and customers. Establishes and maintains a plant culture conducive to teamwork and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assures fair and equitable HR and personnel programs are developed and maintained consistent with the company direction.
• Leads the plant’s activities in improving performance in the areas of cost, quality and service.
• Develops and maintains a work environment which is both safe and sanitary.
• Improves various fixed costs and various Variable costs.
• Represents Schreiber Foods in contact with regulatory agencies, local customers, and the community.
• Negotiates lease and supply agreements as applicable.
• Utilizes innovative compensation programs to motivate/recognize performance (skill based pay, incentives, etc.).
• Provides coaching and career development assistance to staff members.
• Actively seeks an understanding of market conditions.
• Create and support the Process Excellence culture and team environment.
• Ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements.
• Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups.
• Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Business, Food Science, Dairy Science, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of experience in Production/operations leadership within a mid to large sized manufacturing facility.
• Proven results in the area of team development and process improvement.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Effective Communicator; Sensitive Listener.
• Results Oriented.
• Creative problem solver.
• Good strategist.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Skills

• Ability to travel up to 15%

Benefits

• Two retirement benefits through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Bonus pay opportunities.
• Relocation package available for relocation more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
• Childcare costs covered.
• Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one.
• Onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Partners Helping Partners program for additional support.

Pay

• Salaried position with competitive salary and bonus structure.

Schedule

• Full-time position with potential for flexible scheduling.