Plant Manager - Talent Bridge Group, LLC.
Fond du Lac, WI
About the Job
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement key manufacturing plans to achieve budgeted unit cost and output objectives.
- Coordinate activities across all manufacturing functional areas to ensure alignment with plant goals and customer quality requirements.
- Maintain and enhance production capacity, develop contingency plans, and implement strategies to minimize inventory levels.
- Develop and monitor the annual operating budget to measure progress toward plant objectives.
- Stay updated on production methods, regulatory requirements, and analytical techniques, and create improvement action plans as needed.
- Lead and develop plant personnel through recruitment, training, and coaching, fostering a team-based environment.
- Implement and manage safety and regulatory programs to ensure long-term safe operations.
- Collaborate with Purchasing and Quality Assurance to establish and monitor quality specifications for raw materials.
- Assist Quality Assurance with the development and improvement of products and processes, overseeing experimental runs and reporting results.
- Manage the inventory of off-spec materials and coordinate rework processes as necessary.
- Oversee the maintenance of production logs and OEE systems to maximize operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations related to the manufacture of food-grade products.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with the local community and manage Business Development Managers and Customer Service teams.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Minimum 10 years of management experience in a food-grade operation.
- Strong background in packaging facilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- In-depth knowledge of plant operation procedures and business system software.
- Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
- Proven experience in supervising and developing teams.
Source : Talent Bridge Group, LLC.