What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at MSI Express?
MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.
ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY
Provide overall direction for plant in areas of profit, costs, service, performance and general leadership. Responsible for maintaining and/or enhancing customer relationships, plant assets and a positive employment atmosphere.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide leadership and direction to the plant in areas such as safety, sanitation, quality, customer service and maintenance.
- Develop site budget within corporate guidelines and manage plant resources including assets, inventory, and materials, to optimize profitability.
- Maintain a clear understanding of customer expectations for accuracy, quality and timelessness and develop methods for meeting or exceeding those expectations.
- Communicate company philosophy and policies clearly to hourly and management personnel.
- Create a positive working environment for all employees, which support continuous improvement, reinforce company philosophy and policies and treats every individual with respect.
- Provide leadership to the management team in setting plant goals and standards, then achieve them.
- Develop strong management team members through the effective use of performance management processes and tools
- Monitor plant performance and develop/implement action plans to address areas of concern or opportunities in a timely fashion.
- This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence. The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems.
- To ensure adequate resources are available to support the development, implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of the Food Safety Management System.
- As the leader of the facility Management Team, designate an SQF Practitioner with appropriate responsibility and authority.
- Ensure that all staff members are informed of their responsibility to report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
- Ensure that job descriptions for those responsible for food safety are documented and include provision to cover for the absence of key personnel.
- Ensure that food safety fundamentals and safety plans are reviewed when changes are made which may affect food safety and quality.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma
Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, or related field
Minimum Experience
Food manufacturing experience- Essential
Experience with customer interaction- Essential
Demonstrated salaried and hourly management skills- Essential
Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
P & L Management- Essential
Objective Setting- Essential
Project Management- Essential
Contract Administration- Essential
Staff Management- Essential
Metric Development- Essential
Communication Skills- Essential
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