Plant Manager, New Venture

Position Summary 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Manager to oversee our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Food & Beverage or Automotive production, leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence in quality and safety. The Plant Manager will be responsible for ensuring efficient production processes, managing staff, and optimizing operations to meet our company goals.

Job Responsibilities 

• Operations Management: Oversee all aspects of plant operations, including production, quality control, maintenance, and shipping.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and staff to achieve operational goals while fostering a positive work environment.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and standards, implementing best practices for workplace safety and employee training.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of quality in production processes, implementing quality control measures and addressing any quality issues that arise.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborate with procurement and logistics to ensure timely availability of materials and efficient distribution of products.

Required Skills

• 5-10 years of experience in plant management or similar roles within the food and beverage industry, automotive industry, or similar rigorous production.
•  Strong understanding of FDA regulations is a plus but not required
• Proven experience in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Proficient in plant management software and Microsoft Office Suite, SAP is a plus.
• Ability to comply with and enforce aseptic practices and cleanroom behavior
• Ability to lead a team to manufacture product in a compliant manner employing accuracy and efficiency 
• Be able to communicate timely and effectively with both senior management and employees
• Ability to hold employees accountable for accurate, complete and timely task execution
• Must display sound judgment, ability to seek guidance, and provide clear directions
• Strong analytical, listening, verbal/written communication, achieve accuracy without being rushed, efficient time-management, problem-solving, attention to detail, prioritization, organization, interpersonal, computer and conflict management skills
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, division)

Education Requirements  

• Associates degree required, or a combination of experience and education may be substituted in lieu of a formal degree 
• Bachelors degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Management, or related field preferred

Other requirements

• Two (2) years previous leadership experience preferred
• Five (5) years manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical, food, automotive or chemical or other cGMP industries required