Plant Sr Manager

Job Summary

Manufacturing Plant Management is accountable for all processes and teams associated with manufacturing, engineering, and production across the plant, including Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Production Operations, Manufacturing Repair & Maintenance Operations, Manufacturing Production Planning & Control, Quality, Environmental, and Employee Health & Safety.

• Individuals in these roles primarily focus on directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others, and mobilizing resources.
• Leaders typically manage two or more direct reports.
• Responsible for the monitoring and achievement of operational and/or financial results for their area of responsibility.
• Responsible for people‑management actions such as hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.
• Progression within the levels reflects increase in scope and responsibilities as well as growth in business and industry experience, process and people leadership capabilities, and broad technical expertise.
• Manages subordinate management and/or experienced specialist employees who exercise significant latitude and independence.
• Often heads one or more departments.
• Allocates resources to align with business objectives and annual business plans.
• Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in‑depth knowledge of organizational objectives.
• Requires a comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles in own discipline and knowledge of other disciplines.
• Solves complex problems leveraging resources within or outside the organization.
• Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Applies knowledge of key business drivers and factors that maximize performance to area of responsibility.
• Establishes operating policies and procedures that affect departments and subordinate sections and work units.
• Interprets company‑wide policies and procedures.
• Develops and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
• Assignments are objective oriented; work is reviewed in terms of meeting the organization’s objectives and timelines.
• Decisions have an extended impact on work processes and outcomes.
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may cause critical delays and modifications to projects or operations and substantial expenditure of resources.
• Interacts frequently with internal and external leadership and senior‑level customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and/or contractual clarifications.
• Leads briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.

• Follow all plant rules, processes, hygiene, and allergens procedures related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to the person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions that may result in unsafe foods or non‑compliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred; 3+ years of plant leadership experience in a similar environment in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years leading a manufacturing plant with full site accountability.
• Ability to manage end‑to‑end plant operations (production, maintenance, quality, EHS).
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated P&L ownership, budgeting experience, and a track record of improving financial and operational performance.
• Experience leading and developing cross‑functional leadership teams in a high‑volume manufacturing environment; union experience preferred.
• Experience working in manufacturing environments or related industries.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus.
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