Nutrition Plant Manager Pet Food

Nutrition Plant Manager Pet Food

Requirements

• Minimum five years experience in the management of pet food/food/feed mill/manufacturing setting.
• Strong technical knowledge in manufacturing production practices and best practices.
• A professional individual with strong leadership and organizational skills who can prioritize tasks.
• A team player who excels at communicating, relationship building, and staff development.
• Demonstrated capacity to problem solve in a complex environment by leading teams.
• Ability to efficiently manage production costs and align these costs to the volume produced.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional departments to meet performance objectives.
• Ability to implement and oversee company policy regarding Food Safety & worker safety.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant industry (can be supplemented with experience).

Responsibilities

• Implement and support all aspects of company policy including food and worker safety.
• Ensure product quality meets the requirements of the customer and the product manufactured.
• Work in coordination with other functions to assure and enforce compliance with all Food Safety Guidelines, FDA and OSHA guidelines, as well as Federal and State laws governing the workplace.
• Responsibilities include managing daily operations and planning the use of materials and human resources.
• Oversee all plant operation functions including but not limited to receiving, production planning, production process, storage of materials (on and off-site), maintenance, and logistics.
• Management and supervision of staff will include multiple direct reports.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of managers or departments concerned with product production, purchase and distribution, food safety, and customer service.
• Establish administrative controls and metrics to evaluate and maintain performance objectives.
• Determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
• Accountable for Operating Expense Management.
• Assist the Director of Operations in preparing annual expense and capital budget for all operational and administrative activities.
• Champion engagement among his team: mentoring, developing and coaching team including designing and/or promoting established programs to achieve objectives in this area.
• Identify, Develop, Implement and Maintain Operating Procedures that drive efficient utilization of company assets.
• Oversee all location infrastructure related to operations, such as offices, warehouses, rail sidings, and land lots.
• Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
• Determine staffing requirements, interview, hire, and ensure appropriate training of new employees, and oversee all other personnel processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a union environment is a plus.