Plant Manager-Beverage Manufacturer (Ayer)

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Plant Manager is directly responsible for leading and driving all operational activities at the facility to ensure consistent levels of production excellence are achieved and sustained while developing a fully engaged and talented workforce. In this role, the Plant Manager will provide clear direction and leadership to the plant staff through goal setting, performance and metric reviews, action planning and Continuous Improvement execution. Collaborating with all cross-functional groups within the organization, this role must maintain a clear focus on the tactical and strategic plans of the facility and ensure that they are aligned with corporate goals and objectives.

essential functions, Job duties and responsibilities :

• Manage and optimize the performance of the production, maintenance and continuous improvement teams and supervisors enhancing workflow efficiency.
• Champion continuous improvement and embed operational excellence principles within manufacturing as the foundation of EPICs culture.
• Demonstrate adeptness in troubleshooting production challenges and facilitating effective resolutions.
• Oversee the initiation of new production lines as well as the seamless operation of existing lines.
• Foster a Safety First, Quality Always culture focused on operational excellence while developing direct reports.
• Coach, manage and develop a high performing leadership team by setting high standards for selection, communicating, and delegation of key responsibilities.
• Improve the capabilities of all plant personnel and develop a highly motivated workforce.
• Lead facility to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and use performance data to drive improvement and provide optimal production performance
• Implement cost-effective control systems over capital assets, operating expenditures, and labor costs
• Develop and execute upon a site capital plan, addressing both short-term and long-term opportunities
• Control and minimize overtime labor costs, maintenance / repair costs, downtime and product re-work.
• Optimize ingredient and packaging material usage to minimize scrap loss.
• Identify and eliminate potential sources of food safety risk.
• Effectively communicate urgent issues both internal and external to the management team as needed.
• Identify issues quickly, develop action plans and coordinate team member activities, so that these issues are communicated upward, and dealt with quickly & effectively.
• Identify root causes of issues and develop and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat problems.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication across all departmental functions.
• Support and comply with GMPs; understand and follow emergency action plan
• Support food safety, quality, and legality.
• Ensure the operation provides food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements.

Comply with FDA regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, contracts and task assignments.

Assist in all regulatory audits of manufacturing at the facility.

Guide and develop processes / procedures related to Capital Equipment repair and refurbishment.

Occasional travel as business needs demand.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE DESIRED :

College degree is preferred

Minimum 7+ years of applicable manufacturing experience in high-speed beverage manufacturing plant or similar plant management / operations management role.

Manufacturing experience with companies engaged in the manufacture of FDA regulated products.

Proven success leading, managing and developing a staff.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a positive and collaborative manner.

KEY SKILLS DESIRED :

Leader, self-starter and team player.

Excellent speaking, writing and listening skills.

Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and high-demand environment.

Ability to utilize MS Office applications, Outlook, Word, Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Ability to work in an office and plant environment with exposure to noise, equipment, andmachinery

Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Able to perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching)

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environments characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

The environment can be wet, dry, hot, cold, sticky and dirty.