Plant Manager

Summary:

Position Title: Plant Manager

Department: Production

Classification: Salary Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director, Freeze Dry Manufacturing

Location: BrightPet - Kiel

Direct Reports: Shift Supervisors

BrightPet is a leading consumer brand and manufacturing company in the pet and companion animal industry. BrightPet pioneers a portfolio of widely recognized leading consumer brands, including Stewart®, Bravo®, Blackwood®, Adirondack®, By Nature®, Miracle Care® and Hamilton® with holistic, natural, and organic solutions. The Stewart brand boasts the number one market share for freeze dried raw treats on all major digital retailers. Blackwood is exported to more than a dozen countries. BrightPet owns five manufacturing facilities and has unparalleled manufacturing capabilities in the pet industry. BrightPet is on an aggressive growth trajectory and has completed an expansion at four of the five manufacturing facilities in the last three years. This increased volume and expanded capabilities have allowed BrightPet to set new record revenue every year for eight straight years.

Position:

A successful Plant Manager will lead the Shift Supervisors to achieve the Production Goals. The Plant Manager will monitor the performance of Shift Supervisors and ensure that tasks are completed. Follow safety procedures and instructions in accordance with all Food Safety, GMP & SOP Guidelines

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Meet with the Director to understand needs, plans and production goals.

· Oversee Shift Supervisors to study the production schedule in detail to clearly understand the requirements for the shift assignment.

· Review the manpower and hours required to meet the production goal

· Make recommendations for adjustments to increase or decrease overtime and manpower required to meet production schedule.

· Make recommendations for adjustments to work procedures and team roles to meet the production schedule.

· Reviewing with Supervisors that the raw material and packaging inventory is ready to meet production goals.

· Experience working in food manufacturing preferred.

Leadership:

· Coach Supervisors to provide structure, accountability and foster a positive culture for all employees.

· Foster opportunities for Supervisors to improve document flow, communications and to achieve customer’s expectations.

· Gather information from Supervisors on ways to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.

· Implement changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of facility, department or work crew.

· Foster opportunities for daily learning strategies to build knowledge and accountability.

Supervision:

· Oversee Supervisor’s shift performance as it relates to managing manpower, equipment and product output.

· Interface with other departments to ensure that customer deadlines are met

· Analyze and resolve work problems by coaching Supervisors to resolve problems and issues.

· Make timely decisions (or seek advice for decisions beyond his/her control) so that production time and product quality is achieved.

· Monitor Supervisor’s safety and performance throughout the shift

· Maintain accurate and timely production records

· Monitor that all human resources documentation, records and issues with shift employees are completed

Communication:

· Maintain good communication with Director on critical items to obtain approval or feedback.

· Reply to all company communications, follow up on commitments made and complete all necessary documents in a timely and accurate manner.

· Clearly communicate the company policies, expectations and requirements to all Supervisors without discrimination.

· Oversee that all grievances, safety, and production issues are handled with the proper documentation on a timely basis.

Commitment

· Develop a personal plan to achieve company goals.

· Look for opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.

· Bring to the General Manager proposals with well-detailed action plans and develop a budget for improvement of facilities, department performance or for meeting overall production goals.

· Participate in all company management training, meetings, and special events.

Work Environment:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to cold and hot/humid temperatures within the plant, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Required Competency:

· Analytical Skills

· Lean Manufacturing

· Development of SOP and Operational Run Rules

· Positive Energy

· Approachable

· Character/Integrity

· Collaboration

· Inquisitive

· Process Improvement

· Supervision and coaching skills

· Problem Solving

· Conflict Resolution

· Good written and verbal skills

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations for this role?

Ability to Commute:

• Kiel, WI 53042 (Required)

Work Location: In person