What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at CareersInFood.com?
Avatar Natural Foods is a leader in producing high-quality, healthy, and sustainable food products. We pride ourselves on innovation, efficiency, and a strong commitment to food safety and quality.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee the daily operations of our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring production efficiency, maintaining safety and quality standards, managing staff, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality assurance, and shipping.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including food safety, OSHA, and environmental standards.
- Lead and mentor a diverse team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
- Oversee inventory management to ensure raw materials and finished products meet demand without overstocking.
- Track and report on KPIs related to production, efficiency, and safety.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet company goals and objectives.
- Identify and implement cost-saving measures and process improvements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not required with substantial experience).
- 5 years of plant management or operations experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Proven leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
- A chance to play a pivotal role in a company that values quality, efficiency, and sustainability.
Salary : $130,000 - $175,000