Plant Manager - Wiley Road Foods (Manchester,

Family owned and operated, Bake’n Joy Foods, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of top-quality bakery products that began over eighty years ago in 1941. We manufacture a variety of products for professional bakers including frozen scoop batters, predeposited muffin, cornbread, loaf cakes and Boston Coffee Cakes, mixes as well as an expanding line of fully baked items such as coffee cakes, loaf cakes and more. We remain committed to providing top quality products, service, and value to our customers.

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Plant Manager

Classification

• Exempt

Reports To

• Vice President of Operations

JD Review Date

• April 14, 2014

Job Summary/Objective

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of facility operations including: production scheduling, manufacturing, maintenance, warehousing, logistics, and transportation, with dotted-line association with site EH&S, food safety & quality assurance, R&D, and the general business practices and needs. This role ensures the safety and development of all site associates, the efficient production of high-quality products, and the optimal utilization of materials and assets. The Plant/Operations Manager will lead continuous improvement initiatives to meet safety, quality, cost, and service goals.

Essential Functions

• Oversight of Facility Operations
  • Lead all production aspects, including planning, staffing, production, and collaboration with maintenance.
  • Manage internal warehousing, logistics, and transportation needs to ensure raw materials, packaging, and finished goods are in the right place at the right time.
  • Manage onsite maintenance team. Coordinate with corporate and site Engineering and Maintenance functions for long-term planning and improvement opportunities.
  • Ensure consistent execution of systems and processes for safe, high-quality production and superior customer experience.
  • Develop and implement technical skill enhancement for manufacturing associates to improve throughput and reduce waste.
  • Motivate associates to adopt, embrace, and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Set performance targets with the Vice President of Operations.
  • Identify, recommend, and execute Continuous Improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
  • Set clear expectation and guidelines for new products, new equipment, or similar initiatives to ensure all operational standards are achieved.
  • Implement and monitor metrics, SOPs, and KPIs for production and efficiency standards.
• Plant Safety and Quality
  • Manage inventory and product loss control to maintain quality standards.
  • Collaborate with EHS and FSQA leadership to ensure compliance with safety, SQF, Food Defense, GMPs, and allergen protocols.
  • Ensure adherence to company, state, and federal safety and quality regulations.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Departmental Cost Responsibility
  • Lead the preparation of site operating budgets.
  • Implement cost control measures and manage costs.
• Organizational Development
  • Develop a high-performing team to meet company goals.
  • Provide leadership and performance management for site leadership team.
  • Comply with annual training requirements and promote a culture of food safety.
  • Foster continuous development and succession planning.
• Miscellaneous
  • Work with JD Edwards ERP system on work orders, inventory, and related functions.
  • Maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
  • Resolve employee incidents according to company policy.

Competencies

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and multi-tasking abilities
• Pro-active self-starter, consistently takes initiative
• Proficiency in JD Edwards or similar ERP systems
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food defense procedures
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct management of site leaders in manufacturing, maintenance, and warehousing.
• Oversight of the facility FQSA department and programs, Research and Development, and other site functions.

Work Environment

• Primarily a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, temperature variations, and machinery
• Use of personal protective equipment as required

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent bending, lifting, and twisting
• Prolonged standing and walking on concrete floors
• Use of personal protective equipment

Position Type

• Full-Time

Work Hours

• Typical work hours: [Specify hours, e.g., 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday]
• Overtime as needed

Travel

• Minimal travel required (less than 10%)

Required Education & Experience

• 10 years of management experience in food or beverage manufacturing
• General Training and Knowledge of GMP, allergen handling, wash down procedures, food defense, and HACCP
• Prior experience managing Maintenance and Warehouse functions

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field
• Advanced degree in a related field
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Bake’n Joy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.