Plant General Manager jobs in Bentonville, AR

Plant Manager

Summary

The Plant Manager oversees all operations of the food processing plant ensuring policies and procedures are followed. The Plant Manager reports directly to the Vice President of Plant Operations and assists in the development staffing and of processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity. The Plant Manager has 4 direct reports and 150 indirect staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations.
• Increase production, assets capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining quality standards.
• Responsible for production output, product quality, and on-time shipping.
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
• Monitor operations and initiate and follow up on any required corrective actions.
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup, and develop plant staff.
• Collect and analyze data to identify areas of opportunity to improve on waste or labor costs.
• Commit to plant safety procedures.
• Develop systems to trend and optimize productivity and quality standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
• Address employee issues or grievances and administer policy based collaborative agreements.
• Stay up to date with management and food industry best practices and concepts.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven experience as a Plant Manager with adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources).
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory, and stewardship processes.
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.
• Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Management, or related field required.
• At least four years of related experience required.

While performing the duties of the above job, an employee is regularly required to work with food ingredients containing common allergens.

Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits:

• FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE)
• 401(k)/PROFIT SHARING
• PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS
• WEEKLY PAY PERIOD / DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYROLL
• REFERRAL BONUSES
• CONSISTENT GROWTH / RAISE OPPORTUNITIES

About Us

Pepper Source is a family-owned company that provides custom sauces, seasonings, and dry coating systems to all of the major poultry companies in the United States as well as the frozen food, meat, and food service industries. We develop and manufacture custom flavor profiles that meet our customers’ specific needs. Our process takes innovation and extensive knowledge of the food industry.

How to Apply

Apply now through Indeed!

Stop by our office at 11103 N. Old Wire Rd, Rogers, AR 72756 today, or text 479-349-2754 / call 479-246-1030 with questions or to learn more about our opportunity!

You can also apply on our web site at http://peppersource.com/employment.aspx or through our job posting on Indeed.

Come join our team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Management: 4 years (Required)
• Food Manufacturing: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person