What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Plant Manager position at International Staffing Consultants, Inc.?
Job Location : Chicago
We are seeking an experienced Food Plant Manager to lead and optimize our manufacturing operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring production objectives are met efficiently and cost-effectively, while maintaining exceptional quality standards and meeting customer delivery requirements.
Key Responsibilities :
- Direct and coordinate plant operations to achieve production goals at minimal cost, aligning with quality standards and organizational policies.
- Collaborate with department heads to harmonize purchasing, production, and shipping activities.
- Oversee operation budgets, streamline inter-department workflows, and identify opportunities for cost reduction and improvements in employee relations.
- Plan, organize, and manage manufacturing and maintenance operations to ensure optimal asset return.
- Implement strategies and processes to minimize manufacturing costs through efficient resource utilization.
- Coordinate manufacturing concerns across departments including production, scheduling, materials control, quality assurance, human resources, and accounting.
- Establish accountability for problem-solving and cost reduction within departments.
- Ensure effective daily production scheduling meetings to resolve current manufacturing issues.
- Assist in recommendations regarding quality, functionality, performance, raw materials, packaging, and formulations.
- Manage spending according to budget and production volume changes.
- Address employee grievances promptly and foster a positive work environment with opportunities for constructive feedback.
- Continuously update personal skills with the latest production management concepts and improve safety and housekeeping standards.
- Make effective decisions swiftly, even with limited data, and develop innovative strategies and plans.
- Adapt to new information and changing conditions, fostering a shared vision and acting as a catalyst for change.
- Hold self and others accountable for delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
- Inspire and motivate others, collaborate across boundaries, and resolve conflicts to achieve win-win solutions.
- Develop staff through feedback and learning opportunities, creating development and succession plans for key positions.
- Implement or oversee environmental sustainability programs, including recycling and waste management.
Qualifications :
Benefits : Competitive benefits package offered.
This opportunity offers significant visibility within the corporate structure and the potential to play a key role in the firm's growth. Join us to make a difference in the food manufacturing sector.
