Legacy Talent Search is hiring a Plant Manager in Toppenish. This company has built an excellent name for itself over the years and has grown to be a leader in its industry. It is innovation-driven; always focusing on the next best product they can bring to market. They focus on making sure that quality aligns with production results. Pride is taken every step of the way in their manufacturing processes.
Competencies:

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively in English.
• Ability to effectively lead, motivate, and train employees.
• Strategic vision and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively.
• Proficient math skills.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Understand and use basic office equipment and programs.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience in relevant field.
• 5 years management experience in manufacturing, engineering, or multiwall field.
• 5 years experience supporting and leading continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• 5 years demonstrated ability to create, develop, and lead teams.
• Preferred ability to speak in Spanish.

Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Ensure a safe working environment for all employees, visitors, vendors, and customers - responsible for all plant safety programs.
• Lead and mentor Production Manager and Plant Supervisors and other leaders within the facility to improve safety, quality, productivity, and employee relations.
• Aid internal departments to identify issues affecting safety, efficiency, productivity, food safety, and overall quality of product.
• Partners, leads, and supports projects and initiatives implemented by the technical team and the continuous improvement leader.
• Assist in setting annual operational targets and help drive improvements to achieve those targets.
• Assist in solving internal and external complaints related to quality, including raw materials.
• Responsible for developing and monitoring facility production budget.
• Set production standards and review production results. Drives standardization of processes and the implementation of metrics and best practices.
• Ensures timely completion of preventative maintenance, action items from internal and external audits, continuous improvement projects, and safety initiatives.
• Member of the CAPA team.
• Ensures all employees, visitors, vendors, etc., participate and are responsible for following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) laid forth in the Food Safety and Quality Manual.
• Supports SQF Practitioner and responsible for Safe Quality Food (SQF) compliance and partners with Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on SQF compliance concerns.

Job Details:

• $ 43.10-73.04/hr depending on experience in relevant field (this will be a salaried role)
• Open to relocation
• Located near Toppenish, WA

Benefits available include:

• Health
• Vision
• Dental

Shoot us a call or drop us an email to find out more about open positions, how the marketplace is overall right now, or if you have any other employment-related questions. At Legacy Talent Search, our missions focus on rebranding our industry as a recruiting partner and helping the manufacturing industry stay the economic powerhouse that it is. People are important to us and how we help the community is how we leave OUR Legacy.
*We are an equal opportunity employer*