Plant Manager

Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations for Spices, the Plant Manager will oversee the Las Cruces & Deming facilities and be responsible for the production, people, maintenance, finance, and logistics activities at the facility. A Plant Manager with a background in cost and business transformation and expertise to lead complex initiatives that go beyond routine operations, focusing on transformative cost reductions and enhancing overall business performance is needed in this role. The Plant Manager plays a pivotal part in building a culture of continuous improvement focused on cost reduction. This position will be effectively collaborating with procurement and supply chain teams to implement cost-saving initiatives that align with business goals. In addition, this role has responsibility for directing and controlling elements of the production operations within capital and operating budget parameters for the facility. The Plant Manager will formulate strategic production plans that are consistent with company future planning in terms of facilities, equipment, machinery, and personnel. In addition, the Plant Manager will be responsible to lead, develop and mentor plant leadership and collaborate with supporting functions. The Plant Manager will manage a multi-shift operation across various departments.

The ideal candidate for this position should have experience in full assessment of cost structures, analyzing direct and indirect costs to establish baseline costs and compare them against internal and external benchmarks. The Plant Manager will be able to delegate work, motivate a team, and adjust plans as needed to ensure production and cost goals are met. This individual should have strong leadership skills and a proven track record of successful manufacturing management.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and guidance to plant management through floor level employees, focusing on talent acquisition, retention, and development.
• Responsible for safety, food safety, quality, product availability, customer service and cost performance within the facility by leading with a zero-injury mentality and partnering with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) representatives to drive safety initiatives across the facility.
• Continuously analyze operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas with high expenditure. Focus on reducing variable costs and fixed costs.
• Target waste elimination across all production stages, including excess inventory, defects, and transportation inefficiencies.
• Develop scorecards and metrics to ensure plant’s productivity meets targeted goals.
• Collect and analyze data to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to drive quality and/or production goals.
• Approve and implement changes to production methods or material handling procedures.
• Stay abreast of new and changing technology and regulatory requirements.
• Manage assigned teams to ensure they maintain plant and grounds in sanitary condition to achieve and assure ongoing Global Food Safety Initiatives (GFSI) certification.
• Provide insight and guidance to Finance teams to create annual operating budget. Adhere to the plant’s operating budget including standard output and compliance to budget reports.
• Partner with Engineering to introduce new products, programs, and capital equipment.
• Develop and implement labor strategies that are in alignment with demand and business priorities.
• Balance daily management with long-term strategic planning to ensure business success.
• Set clear and meaningful performance expectations for direct reports as well as establishing performance objectives for dotted line responsibilities of manufacturing support and direct labor associates.
• Ensure that all employees are following Olam Company policies and practices.
• Improve operation efficiency through implementing more efficient methods, as well as utilizing lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Provide leadership in delivering the world’s greatest food.
• Collaboratively work to delight our customers every day.
• Ensure that the facility is adding value to ofi every day.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, major in Business Management or Engineering preferred.
• Five or more years cumulative or progressive manufacturing management experience is required.
• OSHA 10 certification is required, OSHA 30 Certification preferred.
• PCQI (Preventative Controls Qualified Individual) required.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or similar preferred, Six Sigma Yellow Belt a plus.
• Proven ability to effectively manage and train teams is required.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written, are required.
• Excellent planning and general management skills are required.
• Good computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint are required.
• Ability to work well under pressure with multiple demands in a team environment is required.
• Bilingual, English and Spanish, is preferred.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@olamnet.com

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.