Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily/weekly schedules and shifts.

• Will be responsible for monitoring and controlling all costs associated with the Delray Beach, FL regional facility, including: the facility, equipment, production, supplies, and transportation.

• Accountable for the general management of the Delray Beach, FL facility: Production, Quality Assurance, Inventory Control, Sanitation, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Supervision of employees.

• Will work closely with the Food Safety Manager to ensure compliance with internal procedures and external third-party audits performed on a regular basis and to ensure all areas follow OSHA Guidelines and Primus Lab requirements.

• Will ensure all Famous (Warehouse Management System) procedures are followed and documented.

• Participate as a member of the company's product recall team.

• Provide leadership and direction for facility personnel, such as: Motivation, Evaluation, Guidance, Employee Relations Issues, and Attendance.

• Comply, maintain, and enforce all company policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• Ensure safety is the cornerstone of the operational facility, characterized by high operator awareness and involvement, and results in zero lost time or accidents.

• Ensure that good housekeeping and organization are in place in the operational facility.

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

• Communicate with Legal Counsel and the safety department to ensure all processes remain compliant with OSHA and other governmental regulations.

• Initiate corrective actions to audit deficiencies.

• Ensure order fulfillment, product traceability, and product quality measures are being met daily.

• Will be responsible for the training of personnel on the proper use of equipment.

• Participate in operational problem resolution.

• Prepare an annual budget and schedule expenditures.

• Ensure preventive/predictive maintenance systems is routinely used to plan/schedule equipment and facility maintenance.

• Track vendor pricing and service levels.

• Develop, implement, enforce, and evaluate policies and procedures; follow SOPs for all manufacturing operations (receiving product, equipment utilization, production, inventory management, or shipping).

• Meet or exceed labor budget KPI's such as labor cost, per pound, bags per minute, etc.

• Review and approve all operational invoices and ensure they are submitted for payment.

• Serve as the primary point of contact when there are customer issues related to equipment quality, customer service, or accidents on-site.

• Communicate customer issues with the operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints.

• Minimize shrinkage of product and maximize yield

• Recruit, select, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and discipline direct reports.

• Communicate job expectations; communicate effectively at staff meetings, conduct employee reviews, etc.

• Manage staff levels, wages, hours, contract labor to revenues.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Required to stand for long periods.

• Frequent pushing, pulling, walking, kneeling, and reaching.

• Constant use of hands and firm grasping.

• Occasionally to frequently carrying or lifting products of 5 pounds to 50 pounds.

• Constant exposure to temperatures of 36-45 degrees or below.

• Exposure to chemical components such as chlorine, etc.

• Works overtime as required; flexibility with schedule is required: Hours, Weekends and Holidays

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Food Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.

• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a leadership role within the fresh produce or food manufacturing industry..

• Must have experience withFresh cut Vegetables.

• Proven experience as a Plant Manager or in a similar leadership role.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and supply chain management.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in financial management and budgeting.

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

You should be proficient in:

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)

Salary info:

$86.54 - $96.15 / hr