Plant Manager (WI)

About the role

At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally-dense, thoughtfully-sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere.

We’re looking for a Plant Manager to oversee and manage the production process at our facility in Richfield, WI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the production process to operate within budget and meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Monitor and review daily production performance to ensure operations meet performance standards, making adjustments or improvements as needed
• Create and share regular reports with management, providing status updates on production metrics, issues or challenges facing departments, and opportunities for efficiency improvement
• Maintain a strong safety mindset and thorough understanding of safety guidelines and protocols; enforce those guidelines and protocols with managers and employees
• Foster a high quality standing by enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and adherence to all food safety and quality standards, guidelines, processes, and initiatives
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset to identify cost saving opportunities and see those opportunities through to implementation in partnership with other departments and stakeholders
• Manage the Production and Sanitation leaders and teams in a way that fosters accountability, autonomy, performance and career development
• Partner closely with other departments to maintain efficient operations and overcome challenges in the production area(s) as they arise
• Provide leadership support and assistance to Production and Sanitation leaders for employee or performance related challenges

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Technology, Manufacturing or related field is preferred
• 10+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience working in pet food or food production is preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans
• Opportunities to make a positive impact on communities worldwide through charity sponsorships
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits
• 401k matching up to 3.5% of contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock
• Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts
• Company events, like team picnics and ice cream socials, to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance