What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Green Thumb Farms?
Company Description
Green Thumb Farms, a third generation family farm in Western Maine, has been farming since 1965 on 2500 acres of rich Saco River Valley soil. The farm grows, packages and markets several varieties of potatoes for supermarkets, foodservice distribution and processing. Green Thumb Farms utilizes state-of-the-art technology to ensure high-quality products in every bag.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site Plant Manager role located in Fryeburg, ME at Green Thumb Farms.
Responsibilities for Plant Manager
- Direct and coordinate daily operations of the manufacturing plant
- Oversee all levels of staff activity and performance
- Develop processes to increase productivity and enhance performance
- Ensure company policies and procedures are always followed
- Screen, interview and manage the onboarding process of new hires
- Provide training and educational materials for staff as necessary
- Monitor equipment and ensure that they are in good working order
- Repair or replace plant equipment as needed
Qualifications for Plant Manager
- Proven experience working in plant operations required
- Good understanding of regulatory requirements for operating plants
- Strong aptitude for root cause analysis and troubleshooting operational issues
- Familiar with operating plant equipment safely and efficiently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership and managerial attributes
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- General knowledge of mechanical equipment
- Able to sit, stand and walk around for long periods at a time
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000