What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Sylvan America?
Sylvan America, Inc., is a group of companies within the global Sylvan Inc. conglomerate which is the global leader in fungal technology and the world’s largest producer and distributor of mushroom spawn. We are searching for a results-driven plant manager to oversee the spawn production operation in our Kittanning, PA location. A successful candidate would be a people-oriented leader with the ability to adapt to changes quickly and identify problems and make sound decisions to resolve them. The key responsibilities include:
- Manage and coordinate all production related aspects of the day-to-day operations.
- Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
- Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
- Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production.
- Recommend or implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
- Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Business, Engineering, or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- 5-7 years of manufacturing experience, with a minimum of 5 years management experience.
- Intermediate level Microsoft Office 365 Skills
- Hands-on management style with strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with, relate to, and motivate all employees.
Sylvan America Inc., is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
COVID-19 considerations:
Employees and visitors are expected to wear a face covering regardless of vaccination status.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)
- Management: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location