Summary
Under the general supervision of the COO, the Plant Director oversees the management of all areas of food production, including warehousing, shipping and receiving, sanitation, inventory control, purchasing and quality control, as well as the efficient maintenance and operation of the facility.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
The duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Oversees and drives best practices through functional areas including manufacturing, warehouse, shipping and receiving operations, inventory control, purchasing, facilities and maintenance departments.
- Plans and directs departmental budgets, project plans and goals for functional areas to ensure proper scheduling, manufacturing, performance and quality goals are met and within budget.
- Oversees and directs workflow and work force utilization in manufacturing operations.
- Directs supply chain operations including purchasing, inventory control, production and distribution.
- Oversees the physical structure of the facility including HVAC systems, water, mechanical and electrical systems, as well utilities and grounds to ensure safe operations.
- Works closely with R&D to support new product development efforts.
- Ensures economical operation of the facility and minimizes downtime while ensuring operations comply with regulatory standards, including OSHA, GMPs, HAACPs and SQF.
- Assists in the development and formulation of long and short term planning, policies, programs and objectives.
- Responsible for leading, directing and mentoring the operations and production management teams.
Qualifications
To be eligible for this position, candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
- Minimum of five years, hands on leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong organizational skills with proven ability to develop and execute processes and procedures to support organizational goals.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting and ERP systems
- Ability to lead, motivate and direct employees to get results
- Prior management in a food processing plant preferred
