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Plant Manager

Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Operational Hours: Plant operates 16 hours/5 days a week; weekends as needed. This role will mainly be day shift and other shifts as necessary to keep up with business needs.
Salary Range: $95,000 to $110,000, depending on experience

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

The Plant Manager for our animal feed manufacturing facility provides overall direction for the facility in the areas of safety, quality, service, and overall plant efficiencies. Responsible for driving results: improved performance, customer relationships, plant asset utilization and positive employee relations for all team members.

Other responsibilities include: developing and executing the site budget within corporate guidelines. Providing strategic direction. Managing all plant resources to optimize profitability to meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations. Creating a positive work environment that supports continuous improvement, reinforces company philosophy and policies and diverse and inclusive workforce. Develop the skills and capabilities of both salaried and hourly team members.

Experience-Education (Required):
High School Diploma or GED required plus 3-5 years exempt level people leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Competencies-Skills (Required):
Must have strong leadership capabilities, excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong positive employee relation skills, project management capabilities, the ability to diagnose operational inefficiencies, analyze operational budgets, facilitate teams and drive overall plant operational improvements. Strong computer skills.

Experience-Education (Preferred):
Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 1-3 years exempt level people leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Competencies-Skills (Preferred):
Advanced Safety training, HACCP training/certifications, continuous improvement skills, strong work ethic, above average organizational skills, strong computer skills, ability to train and engage employees.

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E11