Plant Manager

Description

Safely and effectively directly supervise and coordinate the activities of plant personnel; schedules work assignments and maintains maintenance inventory and service records.

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• $120K-$130K salary per year DOE
• Medical, dental and vision coverage offered
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Company sponsored short and long-term disability
• Pet Insurance

• Must manage the plant in an efficient manner in accordance with company guidelines and policies under the direction of the Northwest Regional Manager.
• Ensure that the operation of the facility will comply with all mandated requirements as dictated by company, city, county, state and federal laws and regulations. This includes preparing various operating permits on behalf of the Division and providing these permits to the Northwest Regional Manager to be reviewed before being filed.
• Direct and guide plant staff through various methods of communications, such as staff meetings, e‑mails, one‑on‑one discussion, etc, to meet performance goals established by the Northwest Regional Manager. Responsible for controlling costs and maximizing profits by employing operating standards.
• Will assist in the interviewing and recommendation of new hire applicants and direct, guide, and instruct personnel in accordance with company policies to ensure the efficient operation of the facilities with the approval of the Northwest Regional Manager. This position also makes disciplinary and termination recommendations for plant personnel but not decisions.
• Ensure that all employees follow and adhere to all company policy and guidelines, including quality control, HAACP, APPI and safety regulations.
• Direct, maintain and coordinate activities of plant personnel to obtain optimum efficiency and maintain the plant in excellent operating condition and clean environment.
• React to related production problems (such as weekly yield issues) by pursuing and implementing remedies to such problems. Evaluate the production process and investigate major issues and ensure that corrective action is taken. Also communicate major operating issues timely to the Northwest Regional Manager.
• Responsible for coordinating finished product shipping, throughput of production and quality control procedures.
• Manage the plant maintenance activities and schedule predetermined downtime for performing necessary preventive maintenance. Will also work with maintenance staff to determine maintenance needs for the plant and office through regular physical inspections of the plant and office areas, reviews of maintenance logs, and discussions with personnel. Major repairs should be communicated with the Northwest Regional Manager.
• Manage the required labor force. Responsible for the understanding of various plant personnel’s job functions. Review time cards/plant sheets, vacation schedules and schedule shift start and stop times. Review, evaluate and resolve any discrepancies in accordance with company policies and applicable legal application. Evaluate employee performance and develop employee potential.
• Review and understand various reports, including plant production reports, yield reports, payroll reports and monthly financial reports, and make recommendations to the Northwest Regional Manager for ways to improve production and financial results. Also correspond with Accounting regarding unusual fluctuations in production and financial results.
• Maintain and promote safety regulations as it pertains to the Baker internal safety program for the facility to ensure a safe working environment.
• Ensure that the plant and all equipment are maintained in an orderly and clean condition.
• Provide a weekly activity report that is to be submitted by 9:00 AM every Monday, to the Northwest Regional Manager. Communicate issues to the Northwest Regional Manager and on a daily basis.
• Notify the Northwest Regional Manager about any changes in the quality and quantity of raw material being received and finished product being delivered.
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