Plant Manager

E.C. Phillips Plant Manager Opportunity:

We are seeking a Plant Manager to lead our Ketchikan seafood processing plant. In this dynamic leadership role, you will oversee all aspects of the plant: optimizing production efficiency, upholding robust quality standards, ensuring thorough regulatory compliance, executing seamless logistics, and improving processes through managerial vision and technological implementation will be amongst your core mandates. You will manage a team of leads/supervisors, set production schedules/staffing, and facilitate the safe, efficient operation of facilities and equipment. As the Plant Manager in Ketchikan, you will be an important leader in the company with a passion for the industry, an obsession with accommodating customers with the best products, and a commitment to facilitating collaboration with a team of dedicated individuals.

Essential Functions / Personal Qualifications

The responsibilities of the position include the following:

• Establish/sustain standards for production quality and regulatory compliance
• Define short/long term priorities/objectives/goals consistent with business/production needs.
• Budget/coordinate facility maintenance/capex activities with engineering leadership to ensure facility/equipment performance
• Budget/manage facility operating activities with finance leadership to deliver financial/operational objectives
• Lead with optimism to foster a positive and collaborative environment amongst the team
• Ensure that plant key productivity indicators are measured / met
• Improve on existing productivity measures/initiatives
• Deliver incredible customer outcomes through an efficient and reliable logistics function
• Maintain healthy relationships with the local government, third party contractors/vendors, and customer representatives
• Develop an organization that highly values identifying and providing training for ambitious, curious, and/or talented employees
• Manage adherence to all applicable safety rules and regulations, including the Safety and Risk Management policies, PSM, OSHA and AKOSH regulations.
• Oversee adherence to all quality, HAACP, GMP, and sanitation regulations/policies
• Address and handle personnel matters with confidentiality, sensitivity, and accordance to company and legal guidelines
• Seize opportunities to innovate and improve across the entire organization

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following functional and interpersonal competencies:

Functional

• Plant Operations: In-depth knowledge of plant operations, including production processes, equipment, and safety procedures
• Team Management: Ability to lead and manage a large dynamic team
• Production Planning: Capable of strategically developing/implementing production schedules and plans to optimize efficiency and output
• Quality Control: Obsession with adherence to quality standards and implementation of quality control measures
• Regulatory Compliance: Dedication to compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental regulations
• Budgets & Data Management: Suited toward analytical/strategic thinking and commitment to meeting/exceeding goals
• Problem-Solving: Mentality to seize upon any opportunity to step in and resolve issues for the facility, the production operation, the team members, or the organization

Interpersonal

• Leadership: Strong, optimistic leadership skills to motivate and inspire the team to achieve goals
• Negotiation: Effective communicator to interact with employees, management, customers, suppliers and government agencies.
• Negotiation: Ability to negotiate with suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Decision-Making: Confident to make sound and timely decisions based on available information and data.
• Adaptability: Flexible to adapt to changing plant needs, market shifts, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Relationship Building: Eager to build strong relationships with employees, management, customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.

Experience Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in food manufacturing management in positions of progressive responsibility
• 5 years of experience working in a food manufacturing or processing plant.
• Experience managing large teams of employees.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations, safety standards, and quality control procedures.
• Experience with production planning, scheduling, and inventory management.

Work Environment and Schedule

Position requires onsite presence at the Ketchikan processing facility and the ability to travel on occasion as needed.

Physical Demands

Though the Plant Manager's role is largely office-based, it can involve physical demands. This includes spending time on the plant floor, which may require standing for extended periods, walking, occasional lifting, bending, and kneeling. Additionally, working in a processing plant, especially in colder climates, can expose the Plant Manager to cold temperatures, loud noises, and heavy machinery.

E.C. Phillips & Son Perks

• Base Salary (market determined based on experience)
• Paid Time-off (market determined based on experience)
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K w/ Employer Matching Contribution
• Other Compensation: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus (outperformance will be expected in this crucial role!)

E.C. Phillips and Son Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.