Plant Manager - MI
Mission
The Plant Manager leads all manufacturing operations within a DreamFields' production facility, overseeing day-to-day production, processing, packaging, maintenance, inventory accuracy, quality, safety, labor planning, and regulatory compliance.
Duties/Responsibilities
Lead all daily manufacturing operations for the production facility.
Direct Production, Processing, Packaging, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Manufacturing Support teams.
Ensure production schedules are executed safely, efficiently, and on time.
Drive accountability and operational excellence across all manufacturing functions.
Build a culture focused on safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with company SOPs, GMP standards, OSHA regulations, and state cannabis regulations.
Production Planning & Execution
Execute daily and weekly production schedules to achieve customer demand and inventory targets.
Cook up and coordinate production priorities with Planning, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams.
Optimize staffing levels based on production forecasts and operational requirements.
Monitor manufacturing capacity and proactively remove production constraints.
Improve throughput while minimizing downtime and maximizing resource utilization.
Operational Performance & KPI Management
Analyze operational trends and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
Own and improve key manufacturing KPIs, including: Production throughput, Schedule attainment, Labor productivity, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), Yield, Scrap and waste reduction, Cost per unit, Downtime reduction, Attendance, Inventory accuracy, Customer service levels.
Continuous Improvement Champion
Lead Kaizen events and process improvement projects.
Standardize manufacturing processes and best practices.
Improve labor utilization, workflow efficiency, and production effectiveness.
Partner with Engineering and Automation teams to improve equipment performance.
Identify opportunities to increase production capacity while reducing costs.
Quality & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with all applicable state and local cannabis regulatory requirements.
Maintain adherence to all quality systems, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
Partner with Quality Assurance and Compliance teams during audits and inspections.
Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and operational discipline.
Financial Management
Manage plant operating expenses and departmental budgets.
Monitor labor costs, overtime, manufacturing variances, and production expenses.
Support annual budgets, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Identify opportunities to improve profitability through operational efficiencies.
Ensure spending remains within approved budget parameters.
Leadership & Talent Development
Recruit, develop, coach, and retain manufacturing leaders and frontline supervisors.
Conduct performance evaluations and establish development plans.
Build organizational capability through succession planning and leadership development.
Foster employee engagement, accountability, and high performance.
Promote a collaborative and results-driven culture.
Safety & Environmental Health
Promote and maintain a zero-incident safety culture.
Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
Conduct routine safety audits, observations, and facility inspections.
Investigate incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Partner with Environmental Health & Safety teams to improve workplace safety.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Compliance, Engineering, Automation, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Finance.
Align production goals, staffing plans, inventory requirements, and customer demand.
Support effective communication and coordination across all functional areas.
Reporting & Analytics
Develop, maintain, and present operational performance reporting and dashboards related to production, labor, quality, inventory, safety, and cost performance metrics.
Provide regular operational updates, performance reviews, and recommendations to the Regional Director of Manufacturing Operations.