Plant Manager

Position: Plant Manager

Location: Franklin County, NY

Company Overview: Our client, a leading food manufacturer, is seeking a skilled Plant Manager to oversee all aspects of plant operations. This role is crucial for ensuring that production, quality, and financial objectives are met while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations Management: Oversee all plant operations, ensuring that production, maintenance, safety, quality, and sanitation standards are consistently met
• Quality & Safety: Maintain rigorous quality and safety standards for both products and employees
• Departmental Coordination: Facilitate effective communication across departments to align with corporate goals and provide feedback on process changes affecting products and personnel
• Leadership & Development: Select, mentor, and motivate departmental leaders; conduct regular meetings on production, safety, quality, maintenance, and sanitation
• Performance Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance individual, team, and overall business performance
• Talent Management: Collaborate with HR on talent management, including policy enforcement, performance reviews, and recruitment
• Fiscal Responsibility: Manage the plant’s P&L, develop budgets, and ensure fiscal responsibility, including controlling expenses related to shrinkage, labor, and overhead
• Compliance & Audits: Maintain audit readiness for customers and regulatory agencies; ensure compliance with corporate, customer, and government audits; oversee environmental health compliance
• Continuous Improvement: Promote continuous learning and stay updated on industry technologies and processes; implement and ensure compliance with plant safety programs and SOPs
• Customer Requirements: Direct manufacturing activities to meet customer requirements at optimal costs and quality
• Best Practices: Share best practices with other plant managers within the company
  
  

Requirements:

• Experience: 5-7 years in food manufacturing, preferably in the dairy industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Education: A bachelor's degree is preferred
• Skills:
• Strong execution skills with the ability to develop and implement strategic plans
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptability to changing needs and the ability to lead through change
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to positively influence peers and senior leadership
• Proficiency in recruiting talent and recognizing process improvement opportunities
• Knowledge of operational finances, capital expenditures, and industry standards
  

Compensation:

• Salary: $138,000 to $160,000, plus partial relocation assistance
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and disability coverage
  
  

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