Plant Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, and develops leaders within the organization
• Directly supervises Admin, Inventory, Production, Packaging, and Facilities teams
  • Clearly communicate with Department Managers throughout production to provide adequate support
  • Audit employee performance reviews for each employee with their Department Manager
  • Responsible for overseeing hiring and terminating
  • Use resources available to train and develop Department Managers, while also ensuring all staff follow training schedules
• Partners with Sales and Sales Ops teams to ensure production meets sales demand
• Ensures a culture of accountability at all levels of the organization
• Ensure that inventory and transfer compliance management is up to date: this includes CTS, production loss, returned or damaged product, transportation and inventory is never more than ±5% of reported quantities
• Is the subject matter expert on their state’s compliance laws
• Authorizes the release of product batches based on quality and compliance requirements
• Drives results in all deliverables (production quotas and people metrics)
• Follows sales and market trends daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually
• Forecast, purchase, and allocate all raw materials and product components using best practices for inventory management and organization based on production plans; manage lead times and storage capacity for all raw materials to maintain optimal inventory levels in both on-site and off-site locations
• Oversee management of Food Safety Compliance Program, including:
  • Training of all staff to maintain food safe work habits
  • Regular compliance audits to ensure adherence to SOPs
  • Employee coaching and process adjustments as needed
  • Compliance testing and corrective action planning
• Able to sort through complicated, extensive, and often conflicting information to effectively attack
• and solve problems
• Able to create a workplace culture where people feel motivated and are excited to bring their best
• selves to work and commit to the organization’s objectives
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of directly related experience and/or training in a manufacturing or packaging environment, preferably food or beverage packaging; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 3 years in a Supervisor, Manager, Director or similar related role preferred
• Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency in a team environment or independently
• Must be able to understand and comply with sanitation, food safety and safety regulations

• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively lead peers and communicate across teams.
• Ability to work with a strong sense of urgency while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Familiarity with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and work management systems such as Slack, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Ability to travel between Company buildings or work sites, as needed.

• Must be at least 21 years of age, as required by applicable state regulations.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check, where permitted by law.
• Must obtain and maintain all licenses, permits, certifications, or registrations required by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws and regulations.
• ServSafe Certification or Food Handler's Card is preferred, where applicable.

• Compliance with all company safety, driving, sanitation, quality, and food safety policies is required at all times.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned based on business needs, including adapting to changes in job duties and or taking on new tasks as required.
• Hours are likely to vary based on the needs of the business; must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

Benefits