What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operations Director position at Ameristar Meats, LLC?
Job Overview
Ameristar Meats, LLC is seeking a seasoned General Manager to lead our plant operations. This individual will be responsible for driving sales, profitability, and operational excellence in the plant.
Responsibilities
• Set up and execute operational plans in line with company strategies and policies.
• Provide input to local teams and Region Vice President on strategies and policies impacting managed plants.
• Drive the plant to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow, yield, specification metrics, business goals, and objectives.
• Accountable for direction, management, and performance of the plant.
• Create relationships to drive sales through broadline division teams.
• Partner with Area and Region leadership to drive COP growth in local markets.
• Partner with leadership to grow regional and national chain account opportunities.
• Give input to operational excellence of the plant in terms of operations, productivity improvement, and equipment utilization.
• Continuously guide local team to execution of above and ensure execution according to company guidelines.
• Responsible for measurement and effectiveness of all processes, internal and external.
• Provide timely, accurate, and complete reports on operational metrics of the plant.
• Ensure solid financial reports are produced and reviewed as appropriate.
• Responsible to achieve AOP and related performance initiatives.
• Motivate and lead a high-performance management team; attract, recruit, and retain required members of the management team not currently in place.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to all members of the team as a cornerstone to achieving higher personal effectiveness and continuing career development.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and management to a manufacturing organization that mirrors the adopted mission and core values of the company.
• Spearhead the development, communication, and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
• Represent the company with customers, employees, the community, and business partners.
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in a Leadership role in Sales, Manufacturing, or Production, preferably in a meat processing environment.
• Knowledge of FSQA, Strong P & L experience, Sales, and strong leadership skills.
The compensation for this role is commensurate with relevant experience and education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.
