Plant Manager - MTS

WinCup is a food service packaging company focused on providing our customers and consumers the highest quality products allowing them to enjoy the beverages and foods they love, whether at home, or on the go. WinCup was established in 1962 and is now a leading manufacturer passionately transitioning into an innovative, technology driven enterprise focused on creating superior products and brands directly addressing plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology, Our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers is the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial Compostable straws and stirrers in the world.

We are a diverse team and bound together by our shared Values.

We value:

• One Team
• Performance Based; Rewards & Recognition Driven
• Excellence in All We Do
• Respectful and Engaged Leadership
• Always Do the Right Thing

So, if working on fantastic brands through innovation that leaves a positive legacy for our environment is what you are passionate about - read on to see if you might be a fit with our growing team!

Reports To: VP of Operations or COO

Summary:
Responsible for the manufacturing and warehouse operations that operate 24/7 by assigning work and supervising the department managers along with ensuring that Company directives, policies and procedures are followed.

Job Requirements:
1. Leadership responsibility for 5-8 department managers (Manufacturing, Warehouse, Quality Control, Maintenance and Human Resources) along with indirectly managing a workforce of up to 70 hourly team members.

2. Plan the production activity of the plant, and schedule the workforce to insure the timely delivery of all customer orders.
3. Manage and control inventories of raw material, work-in-process and finished goods
4. Oversee the maintenance of lid machines, wrap machines, handling and bagging equipment along with utilities such as boilers, water pumps and air compressors
5. Control inventory levels for maximum “turns” and minimal product obsolescence.

Job Description
6. Maintain the plant and its equipment to provide a safe work environment for employees. Ensure employees are trained in the safe performance of their jobs as ways to further insure an accident-free workplace.
7. Train and develop personnel at all levels in the organization for successor responsibilities, and for the effective execution of their duties.
8. Develop a cohesive workforce that is motivated, characterized by high morale and a team approach to getting the job done.
9. Meet the annual performance objectives and metrics established for the plant.
10. Complete production and efficiency reports as required.
11. Responsible for safely achieving established production schedules and efficiencies while monitoring equipment, processes and operating techniques on a continuous basis to assure quality standards are met.
12. Meet the planned objectives set for the plant, with special attention given to the control of those costs that affect plant overhead and product cost.
13. Maintain a work-place safety record that has as its goal a minimum level of recordable injuries and no lost-time injuries.
14. Maintain product quality to insure a high level of customer satisfaction, minimal complaints and no lost business due to quality.
15. Perform the duties of Plant Manager in an ethical and highly professional manner.
16. Ensure that EEOC requirements and affirmative action goals are met and employees are treated in a manner that is fair and equitable.
17. Enforces plant safety rules, Lean manufacturing principals, housekeeping standards and employee work practices in accordance with company policies and OSHA/FDA regulations.
18. Follow all SQF, GMP and sanitation guidelines along with maintaining a high level of personal hygiene.
19. Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:
Work a 10 hour shift/day while sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping and lifting throughout the entire shift. Work in-doors in an office and in a manufacturing environments.

Qualifications:
Education – Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering or Industrial Management a plus

Experience – Seven years of supervision experience in a food grade manufacturing environment. Must have experience with P&L management, cost and project management, plant Supply Chain oversight, Demonstrated ability to manage cost, quality and productivity while driving margin improvement.

Skills – Mechanical aptitude; computer literate, experience using Excel, Word and Outlook; good oral and written communication skills. Strong leadership skills and prefer hands on experience in a Lean manufacturing environment.

At WinCup, we offer an exciting and challenging environment that encourages independent thinking, problem solving and growth.
The list of job requirements above is not intended to be exhaustive or all-inclusive. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

WinCup is an EEO/AA and E-Verify employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability
status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, we complete background checks and drug tests to ensure the safety of our team-members in the workplace.

WinCup offers our full-time team members great benefit choices for you and your family with most benefit eligibility 31 days after hire, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, accruing paid time off, short and long-term disability, EAP, 401(k) with a company match available after 60 days.

Thank you for considering WinCup and making a difference!