Plant Manager

This position is responsible for:

• Approaching work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, and engaging in Producers Dairy Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement opportunities.
• Owning and promoting a Safety Culture by ensuring a safe work environment and promoting proper safety behavior.
• Work in a manner consistent with our Core Values and promoting and exemplifying our Purpose in all activities.
• Continue to pursue personal and professional development, including but not limited to: leadership, financial, and strategic skills, through internal and external methods.
• Support the Operations team members and the plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group.
• Ensure that team members are provided opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Own and promote a Safety Culture by ensuring a safe work environment and promoting proper safety behavior.
• Work with all departments to ensure the operations areas are effective and meet company productivity and cost targets.
• Ensure a sufficient inventory of raw milk and the necessary ingredients and supplies for processing and handling of products.
• Ensure product Quality standards are met and compliance with all current and future sanitation programs.
• Ensure the Development of the daily production schedule to meet production demands in the most efficient and effective way possible.
• Ensure inventory control and product reconciliation standards are maintained at or better than budgeted levels.
• Coordinate with Transportation, wholesale, and vault team to ensure department is timely and effective in the load out of trucks and communicates effectively.
• Work with the Maintenance department to ensure equipment is maintained and available for needed repairs or PM’s.
• Hold daily production review meetings for continuous improvement and productive information sharing.
• Ensure effective manpower scheduling for the operations.
• Adhere to the budgeted labor dollars and maintains loss control in fluid and packaging.
• Maintain an effective housekeeping program in all areas of responsibility.
• Lead Continuous Improvement team initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications- Minimum- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role, preferably in a food/dairy manufacturing environment.
• Capable of initiating & driving change.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to build effective relationships and influence others.
• Demonstrated skills in leading and developing team members.
• Inquisitive and analytical mind that challenges tradition and the status quo combined with a common-sense approach that actively pursues the best way to achieve practical solutions.
• Ability to learn quickly and continuously.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.