Plant Manager

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

Symrise – always inspiring more…

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  Manages all personnel and operations to ensure manufacture of product within standards of budget, policies, procedures, quality, safety, sanitation and Federal and State laws.
• Develops and implements methods to improve productivity within established payroll and expense budgets.
• Responsible for developing and implementing LERF operating budget.
• Purchases equipment, supplies, and small tools, repair and maintenance items, fuel and utilities at the best price possible.
• Develops a team environment in which members participate, cooperate with and support each other.
• Trains and develops lead associates and delegates responsibilities to lead associates when away from the plant.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment.
• Handles all transportation duties for the timely delivery of our raw materials for this facility.
• Works with each Hatchery serviced by LERF as needed with at least one in person visit per year.
• Responsible for managing shell disposal.
• Assures that established policies, procedures, and work rules are understood and followed.
• Ensures that we provide a safe and clean environment for our associates to work in.
• Maintains a good relationship between the plant and the local community.
• All other duties as assigned.

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  Poultry Science degree preferred
• Experience in poultry or egg industry preferred.
• Additional desired skills: supervisory experience; knowledge of statistical process control; creating, promoting, and maintaining safety programs; knowledge of sanitation and QA programs; and knowledge of mechanical principles.
• Works well with people. Is respected by peers, subordinates, and upper management.
• Has good initiative and the ability to make correct decisions at the appropriate time.
• Exerts strong leadership ability.
• Has excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Is cost effective and stewardly with company resources.
• Has the ability and drive to learn all the functions and processes of the facility.
• Can follow, as well as give, directions.
• Has an excellent work record, a positive attitude, high standards, and a neat and clean personal appearance.
• Is willing to work weekends and nights.
• Is willing to travel as needed.

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.