Plant Manager

WAWONA FROZEN FOODS ABOUT THIS COMPANY

We pride ourselves on being family‑owned and operated and treating our employees like family. Working at a company where safety and quality are top priorities. Every day, Wawona Frozen Foods' commitment to excellence justifies its reputation for delivering superior quality, value, and service. Wawona's state‑of‑the‑art production methods and facilities ensure consistent high‑quality products - all while maintaining the highest food safety standards as required by the USDA and state regulators.

The role of a Plant Manager with Wawona Frozen Foods provides a wide range of activities. A Plant Manager will ensure that each shift of each department operates in a manner that is cost efficient and process effective while maintaining the highest level of quality available and complying by all company procedures, and local and federal regulations. This position will oversee all aspects of the operation and will be required to understand and drive improvements throughout.

• Active participation in Wawona Frozen Foods safety program to maintain a healthy and injury‑free environment.
• Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Follow all GMP, HAACP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures.
• Drive's organizations initiatives and is an active member and leader for continuous improvement projects that include Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost Reduction, Employee Development, and Customer Satisfaction.
• Regularly reviews financials for the department and creates appropriate action plans to overcome any deficiencies.
• Understands the purpose and function of all employees in their respective department and works as a team. Provides feedback to employees, sets expectations, and holds team accountable.
• Ensure proper planning and alignment is derived to obtain minimal to no downtime at the beginning of each shift. This includes proper planning for equipment, materials, and personnel.
• Ensures that the workplace remains organized and free from safety hazards throughout the shift.
• Ensures that at the end of each shift, the tie‑out process is complete, and all issues have been resolved to enable cost accounting, this includes proper labor coding for employees.
• Counsels, coaches, and disciplines supervisors and employees when necessary.

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) or equivalent from four‑year College or accredited school; or five years of related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, write, follow instructions, and recognize similarities and difference.
• Ability to perform operations using units of weight measurements, quality standards, and quantity measurements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills
• A strong work ethic and a can‑do attitude
• Self‑motivated and self‑starter
• Ability to work with various employees and employee levels while building rapport and respect.
• Must be punctual and regular attendance is required.
• Understand and follow all color‑coding rules as stated in procedures for utensils, containers, and other equipment.

• This position will work out of our Cedar or Alluvial location.

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, ADD, Life, FSA and DCAP Benefit Options
• Generous 401k with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation and PTO
• Wawona Wednesday's, End of Season Appreciation Events, T‑shirts and Hats, Employee of the Month
• You'll have the opportunity to work with great people and make a real impact - while being your unique, authentic self at work

• We learn together. We believe in supporting all employees with all the training, resources, and tools to be successful. We invest in our people, we learn together, we take the time to train, and we grow together. We celebrate OUR people and want each employee to have a long career with Wawona Frozen Foods.
• We focus on building and keeping relationships, going above and beyond, and offering world‑class service. Empowering each team member to make Wawona Frozen Foods better every day,…