What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Plant Grow Harvest?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $110,000 - $150,000
About PGH
Plant Grow Harvest (PGH) is a vertically integrated, multi-geography potato business that cultivates and delivers the highest-quality seed, fresh, and specialty potatoes. At PGH, we are driven by our core cultural pillars : Accountability, Growth Mindset, and working as an "A-Team." We aim to achieve industry-leading benchmarks and set the standard for excellence across the supply chain.
Role Description : The Plant Manager oversees all aspects of a produce packing facility, ensuring efficient and high-quality production for retail and wholesale. This role is responsible for leading a team, optimizing processes, maintaining safety standards, and achieving production goals. The plant manager will be responsible for driving a culture of continuous improvement.
Tasks
- People : Properly staffing and scheduling for different shifts.
- People Safety : Support the development of a culture of safety in the workplace by providing trainings, supporting the safety committee, and actively incentivizing safe practices.
- Food safety : Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
- Development : In conjunction with Human Resources, define, develop, and execute a plan to support leads and supervisors managements skills.
- Inventory : Manage inventory levels of raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished products.
- Continuous Improvement : Research, develop, and implement strategies to improve production efficiency and reduce cost.
- Equipment : In partnership with maintenance manager, oversee equipment maintenance and implement preventive maintenance programs to optimize uptime.
- Financial management : Manage the plant's budget and financial performance.
- Software implementation : Spearhead the implementation of red zone, a productivity software.
- Communication : Develop and maintain active communication with sales, logistics, and the head of operations.
Competencies
Operational Leadership : Ability to effectively plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of the food processing facility to meet customer demands.
Problem solving and decision-making : Ability to identify people, product, or equipment issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing effective solutions in accordance with budget.
People and culture management : Ability to manage people to be effective and foster a positive environment.
Work environment : The primary work environment for this role is a food processing facility : exposure to cool temperatures (40F), humidity, and noise levels throughout the day. The position requires the ability to stand for extended periods and may involve occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. As part of safety protocols, you will be required to wear personal protective equipment.
Required Education & Experience
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant information
Why Work at PGH?
At PGH, we are passionate about accountability, growth mindset, and working as an A team. We offer a collaborative work environment where you can use your skills and expertise to make a positive impact on a growing company. We are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development.
Salary : $110,000 - $150,000