Plant Manager

This pivotal role requires a dynamic leader to spearhead operational excellence at a food manufacturing facility, focusing on safe, compliant, and efficient production of extruded and agglomerated food products. Responsibilities include driving performance through strategic and tactical planning, ensuring alignment with corporate vision, and optimizing financial outcomes. The role demands close collaboration with multiple business divisions to enhance productivity and meet customer demands, always prioritizing safety and regulatory adherence.

Key tasks involve establishing operational standards and performance metrics, managing production schedules to maximize throughput and asset utilization, and fostering a strong culture of safety by enforcing compliance and leading regular audits. The leader will build and develop a cohesive site leadership team, championing coaching, effective performance management, and promoting accountability and engagement.

Maintenance and engineering oversight is critical, with a focus on asset reliability, proactive maintenance strategies, and partnership on infrastructure expansion projects. Driving continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent initiatives is essential for process standardization and operational excellence. Financial objectives include enhancing productivity and supporting growth initiatives like product innovation and plant expansions, all while maintaining safety and quality as top priorities.

Qualifications require a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering or Food Science, alongside substantial experience in a food manufacturing leadership role. Expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments with strong safety protocols, and outstanding leadership and communication skills are essential.