Plant Manager

• Foster a culture that drives and builds a positive, safe, and efficient work environment
• Develop and hire team members to aid in culture development; assists with training of new employees and implementing training programs
• Provide direction and oversight to production and maintenance teams to ensure optimal production/quality and ensure proper care of facilities and equipment
• Manage and comply with all safety policies, procedures, and established safety practices, as well as quality assurance and regulatory programs
• Oversee logistics and transportation scheduling
• Provide technical and managerial expertise to solve problems, makes recommendations and oversees implementation of improvements
• Responsible for hiring, development and retention of employees including resolution of disciplinary actions and employee issues; takes appropriate action with the assistance of the Human Resources Department
• Assist operations management in performance reviews and providing feedback to employees; establish succession plans.
• Review and approve employee timesheets; monitor overtime, vacation schedules and sick usage; assist with employee scheduling
• Maintain all required documentation and records, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Responsible for managing facility housekeeping
• Coordinate maintenance activities for increased machine reliability and reduction of downtime events. Ensure critical spare parts inventory.
• Lead planning efforts to execute facility projects. Includes coordination of contractors and resources and the accurate tracking of capital approvals and expenditures.
• Responsible for managing the following Quality and Regulatory areas

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

• Manufacturing/operations and industry methods, best practices, standards and procedures
• HACCP, FSMA, SOP, GMP and environmental regulations and/or requirements
• Cal-OSHA regulations, procedures and requirements

• Lead, motivate and effectively build a team
• Multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and customers
• Effectively exercise discretion and authority
• Make complex decisions
• Work with third parties regarding audits and inspections
• Strong computer skills
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and thorough, analytical abilities
• Available to respond to emergency calls; work weekends and/or holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent managerial experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Six (6) plus years in a manufacturing leadership role with increasing responsibility
• Strong managerial, analytical and decision-making abilities
• Demonstrated effectiveness in fostering a collaborative team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to motivate staff and facilitate change
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements
• Computer proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, timekeeping, production management and inventory control systems; SAP experience desired

• Frequent standing and/or long period of time on feet
• Occasional bending, squatting and kneeling
• Occasional lifting and carrying 50 pounds or more
• Occasional grasping, holding and reaching
• Constant use of overall vision
• Frequent hearing and talking in person; may be required to wear ear protection or hear in noisy conditions
• Frequent co-worker contact; occasional working alone

• Frequent exposure to loud noise

• Able to climb ladders/stairs up to heights in excess of 100’

• Work may be performed inside or outside in hot and cool temperatures and a noisy environment
• May be exposure to loud noises and steam exhaust, and dusty, muddy and slick environment
• Adhere to all PPE Guidelines as established by OSHA and the company

Our company is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discriminatory employment practices abiding by the regulations as outlined by the EEOC. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.