We're currently seeking a plant manager to plan, organize and direct activities to achieve the business' objectives in employee safety, product quality, on-time/in-full (OTIF) delivery while controlling overhead and being compliant with applicable laws and regulations. This individual must be dedicated to achieving operational excellence, have excellent interpersonal skills and have a genuine interest in helping the company and its employees succeed. Supervisory responsibilities include the direct supervision of manufacturing, maintenance, warehouse, transportation, quality control and safety. This position reports direct to the Chief Operating Officer. Collaboration responsibility to partner with support functions and other divisions.

Responsibilities

• Overall P&L responsibility for the site; develop/implement a plan to meet annual divisional financial goals
• Analyze data/metrics and implement strategic improvements for production, quality, and labor utilization throughout the facility
• Provide leadership to ensure effective utilization of plant personnel and equipment
• Support continuing improvements in quality, productivity, and delivery performance
• Investigate and implement innovative manufacturing processes to reduce costs and improve product quality
• Apply lean manufacturing principles in designing, specifying, and validating world-class manufacturing processes that achieve organizational goals
• Ensure that production line schedules are in accordance with facility capabilities, customer requirements, and financial planning
• Manage materials replenishment, quality standards, and performance metrics in support of organizational goals and objectives
• Manage cost structures for manufacturing by keeping operational expenses, especially labor, within budget
• Assist with corporate initiatives and participate on teams to create and drive best practices across the company
• Oversee resource planning, workforce planning, talent development and performance management for the plant

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' successful experience as plant manager, w/ P&L responsibility, in food production/manufacturing facility
• Demonstrated ability to lead positive change in an organization
• Solid financial background with ability to understand financial statements and formulate strategies based on financial data
• Demonstrated understanding of lean manufacturing and other continuous improvement methodologies
• Proficient in MS Office and connected workforce programs
• Excel in fostering teamwork and collaboration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual in Spanish a huge plus

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial management or business management OR 6+ years of relevant plant manager experience in lieu of education.

HRmango does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where HRmango does business.