Plant Operations Leader—Maintenance & Efficiency

Description

Must manage all aspects of the plant in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company guidelines and policies under the direction of the Plant Manager and the Northwest Regional Manager. Directly manages and supervises the activities of maintenance personnel; schedules work assignments and maintain maintenance inventory and service records. This position should also put forward ideas to help build on the existing maintenance program and make it better.

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Compensation and Benefits

• $100K to $110K salary per year
• 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

Duties and Responsibilities

• In conjunction and cooperation with the Plant Manager, ensure that the operations of the facility comply with all requirements dictated by Company, city, county, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Prepare various operating permits on behalf of the Division and providing these permits to the Plant Manager, Division Manager, and Corporate to be reviewed before being filed.
• Direct and guide plant staff using various methods of communication, such as staff meetings, e-mails, one-on-one discussions, etc, to meet performance goals established by Management.
• Responsible for controlling costs for the plant by reviewing and understanding purchase orders, invoices and financial reports on a continual basis, comparing actual costs to budgeted costs, and making suggestions for ways to lower costs. Final decisions on cost cutting measures should be discussed with and approved by the Plant Manager and the Northwest Regional Manager.
• Manage the required labor force. Responsible for understanding all of the different plant personnel job functions, reviewing timecards/plant sheets, vacation schedules, and schedule shift start and stop times and resolving any timekeeping discrepancies, evaluate employee performance, and develop/mentor employees in a manner that promotes cross-training and job advancement. This position is involved in and makes recommendations but does not perform employee terminations or hiring.
• Under the guidance of the Plant Manager and Northwest Regional Manager, 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. This position also makes hiring, disciplinary and termination recommendations for plant personnel but not final decisions.
• Ensure that all plant employees follow and adhere to all company policies and guidelines, including quality control, HAACP, APPI, FSMA, and safety regulations.
• React to related production problems (such as weekly yield issues) by researching the cause and implementing remedies to such problems. Evaluate the production process and investigate major issues and ensure that corrective action is taken. Also keep the Plant Manager and Northwest Regional Manager informed on all significant actual and potential production problems, including personnel issues, equipment issues, raw material issues, etc.
• Review and understand various reports, including plant production reports, yield reports, payroll reports, and monthly financial reports, and make recommendations to the Plant Manager and Northwest Regional Manager on ways to improve productivity and financial results. Also, correspond with accounting regarding unusual fluctuations in production and financial results.
• Notify the Plant Manager and Northwest Regional Manager about any changes in the quality and quantity of raw material…