Plant Director

Major Talent is partnered with a global food business with facilities across North America, Asia, and Europe. We are currently looking to speak with qualified candidates for a Plant Director position to lead operations at one of their manufacturing facilities

As a Plant Director, you will be responsible for managing the operation of workers and equipment in the production of high-quality, high-value products, while applying learned knowledge of the processes and production methods involved. The Plant Director maintains a productive, cost-efficient, high-quality production operation, providing daily coordination and oversight of plant activities.

• Oversee all plant operations and ensure each department is operating effectively.
• Initiate changes to production and other processes within the plant when needed.
• Ensure that product and revenue goals are being met.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Increase job knowledge of the team by educating employees on methods and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and control profits, plans and budgets.
• Implement cost-effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, human capital, wages and salaries.
• Manage capital asset maintenance.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Accomplish objectives by troubleshooting concerns, planning, evaluating, and tracking activities.
• Achieve operational objectives by building strategic plans and reviews.
• Ensure standards related to Good Manufacturing Practices, safety, quality and Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Business, Operations Management, or any other related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant required.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience required.
• High level of leadership skills, including strategic thinking, fostering teamwork, cultivating relationships, and demonstrable experience leading teams through change.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) with 7% company contributions.
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave.

Major Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract, you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straightforward.