Plant Manager jobs in High Point, NC

What you’ll do

The Director of Plant Operations is a key leadership role with oversight and responsibility for a plant with approximately 200 team members, and reports directly to the VP, Operations of KIND North America. And this is how you will do it….

• Lead the factory Sr. Leadership Team; responsible for setting cross functional strategies, goals, and priorities for the site.
• Accountable for strategic and tactical plan execution and delivering PQCDSM results.
• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations for the High Point facility; maintain production metrics for quality, production efficiency, delivery and safety.
• Accountable for site P&L including implementation and oversight of plant annual operating plan.
• Participate in various activities related to all functional areas of the plant including safety, quality, productivity, innovation, information and data security, supply management, marketing, people management, and HR.
• Maintain favorable working relationships with employees through open communication, visibility, and involvement to promote a positive working environment that maximizes safety, employee engagement, productivity, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Champion continuous improvement and total employee engagement initiatives
• Must be a developer of talent to ensure future business success and growth.
• Responsible for understanding all applicable food regulations (national, state, and local).
• Responsible for understanding and complying with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards (i.e. SQF).

What you’ll bring to KIND

You are…

• Driven to make your work and the output of your team better each day
• A leader in managing and growing a team - able to hold a high standard, providing clear constructive feedback while continuing to grow your relationship
• Passionate about collaborating cross-functionally to drive business change, even when it’s difficult.
• A strategic and forward-thinking leader, always looking for opportunities to drive the business
• An expert with knowledge of concepts within the sales function and basic knowledge in other areas, such as sales operations, supply chain, and marketing
• Genuine in your desire to help make the world a KINDer place, committing to always spreading and celebrating KINDness.

You have…

• Bachelor’s in engineering, Food Science or related field required. MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years senior manufacturing leadership experience in food/beverage or CPG required.
• Minimum 8 years plus people management experience
• Must have strong project management skills.
• Possess operational management principles and competencies.
• Charisma to conduct town halls and articulate a vision in front of a large group.
• Culture of continuous improvement skills using Lead/Sigma or TPM/TPS - always seeking ways to improve.

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $139,700 to $195,500. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.