Job Description

We are looking for a

Director, Plant Manufacturing

to join our Operations team! Our Director, Plant Manufacturing is responsible for directing the production and operational activities and achieving production targets in quality, productivity, efficiency, capacity, safety, and cost control.

OPPORTUNITIES

While overseeing Manufacturing, Maintenance, QA and Warehouse areas of the business, your primary responsibility in this role is to create and implement manufacturing systems and processes that will lower costs and increase productivity, efficiency, quality, food safety in highly dynamic and progressive food manufacturing environment! It will be critical to understand the inner workings and daily challenges of each department while working very closely and collaboratively with our senior management team to drive business strategy and help grow the company. Some challenges may include balancing pressing priorities in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment as we continue to grow and expand.


You will have plenty of opportunities to make a real difference with your ideas and solutions in the areas of systems, process quality, sustainability, health & safety, culture and much more!

HERE IS WHO YOU ARE...

DRIVE & MOTIVATIONYou enjoy solving production challenges in a dynamic and fast-paced environment You like establishing new and streamlining existing processes and systems to drive cost savings and efficiency You enjoy developing teams and applying innovative approaches to coaching, mentoring and organizational culture You are passionate about healthy living and values which align with One Degree You are willing to give your 100% to achieve outstanding results You want to grow your career as part of the senior management team with a progressive family-owned company

CHARACTER & ABILITIESYou are highly collaborative, versatile, and able to handle tasks with urgency, efficiency, and accuracy You are an excellent communicator who can inspire and build meaningful connections all across the board You are able to apply your strategic thinking to solving issues as well as effectively planning for the future You have a strong aptitude for risk assessment and management You are able to lead and develop a high performing team You have a high level of emotional intelligence paired with a positive and optimistic personality You display a high level of safety awareness You have personal values of honesty, discipline, and respect

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSYou have solid background and knowledge of food manufacturing operations You have excellent analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills You have exceptional organizational and project management skills to plan resources and accommodate changing priorities You have top-notch communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills You have strong functional knowledge of various computer applications including MS Office Suite

EXPERIENCEYou have 10+ years of relevant operations management experience in a food production facility You have experience building and managing high functioning teams You have a successful track record contributing to cost reduction efficiency strategies You have experience building processes from the grown up to help streamline operations

NICE-TO-HAVEExperience/education in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma

THINGS YOU WILL DO...

Oversee the daily operations of the Manufacturing, Maintenance, Warehousing, and Quality Assurance Ensure that effective manufacturing practices (EMP's) are continually utilized (i.e., Food Safety/GMP/HACCP) while meeting health and safety regulations Implement the strategic plan for the Operations Drive continuous improvement in plant operations, employee safety, culture, and product quality Manage and develop manufacturing systems, programs and processes that increase productivity, quality, food safety, and lower costs in the areas of Manufacturing, Maintenance, Warehousing, OH&S, Planning, Production Analysis and Continuous Improvement Actively support all Food Safety and Food Defense Programs in the daily execution of duties Manage and establish metrics for measuring operations Develop and manage the annual capital budgets driving forecasts and budget controls, including effective capacity planning Take leadership during the hiring process for the operations management team Manage and develop the annual capital budgets driving forecasts and budget controls, including effective capacity planning Work with the other senior executive team members on developing the business strategy and leading the company

OTHER ...

May on occasion work flexible shifts including weekends, as the job requires



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