Plant Manager - APC

APC is the world’s largest producer of functional proteins, dedicated to producing safe and effective products that create value. We do this by holding true to our values:
Performance, Entrepreneurship and Leadership.

The purpose of this position is to manage daily operations of the manufacturing plant, lead and guide APC team members through safe, efficient and effective operations while producing safe and effective products.

Education:

4-year college degree in business, management, science, engineering, industrial technology, or related field preferred,

or an equivalent combination of education and substantial leadership-level experience in the relevant field will also be considered.

Experience:

Eight years of experience with process manufacturing environment required. Minimum of five years leadership/management experience required. Food or feed industry experience preferred. Process experience in liquid, chemical, powder or similar industries is preferred.

Bilingual Candidate Preferred

Plant Operation Duties:

• Manage the production schedule for the plant, lead plant production meetings, coordinate daily production within the plant and with other departments and functions of the organization.
• Communicates regularly with personnel across the organization regarding plant operations.
• Plan current and future projects and follow up on completed projects.
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures related to plant operations.
• Directs and approves purchasing of appropriate materials/supplies in a timely manner to achieve customer and/or company time frames.
• Professionally interacts and collaborates with sales, customer service, engineering, human resources, quality and safety.
• Ensures spare parts are stocked, production equipment/machinery is properly maintained, repaired, or replaced as necessary to maintain smooth daily plant operations.
• Ensures company’s food safety and quality policies are being followed.

Management Duties:

• Manage assigned personnel in performance of their duties including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluation, scheduling work activities, discipline and discharge.
• Establish and monitor individual and team goals with are aligned with the Organization’s business strategies and objectives.
• Develops bench strength through training and succession planning efforts.
• Controls allocation and use of personnel to ensure fulfillment of production schedules in a cost-effective manner.
• Provides a leadership role in the integration of efforts throughout the plant promoting a positive work atmosphere, and employee engagement.
• Conducts regular scheduled safety training to provide a safe working environment, including the application and implementation of new equipment/machinery.
• Conducts regular scheduled departmental meetings enhancing communication throughout the plant.
• Ensures adherence to all established company policies and procedures through specialized training of supervisors.
• Ensures that standard operating procedures are developed, accurate and utilized for plant processes.
• Product quality and plant sanitation champion. Encourages and mentors team to achieve high performance and ratings in certifying Safe Food/Safe Feed programs.
• Continuous improvement champion and problem solver through formal and informal programs within the local facility.
• Understand and follow company food safety and quality policies.
• Responsible for overseeing Food Defense program.
• Ensures team is following third party program (SQF or SF/SF) requirements.

Administrative Duties:

• Analyzes, develops, and prepares the plant operating expense budget, monitoring and investigating discrepancies as situations arise.
• Prepares weekly reports for review by senior management.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and requirements, as required, including environmental.
• Promotes a positive image of APC, Inc. through community involvement.

• Must live within 45 minutes of the plant.
• Must manage and oversee a manufacturing facility that operates 24 hours daily, 7 days per week.
• Specific knowledge and first-hand experience with industrial production processes in an edible or non-edible food processing plant.
• Ability to monitor the production processes, make necessary adjustments in scheduling and/or improve production methods/techniques to achieve company goals.
• Knowledge and ability to implement and ensure adherence to all safety techniques and procedures related to plant…