Plant Manager jobs in Newark, NJ

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President Operations, the Plant Manager will be responsible for the production and logistics activities at the facility. This position will be the primary liaison to the Corporate Team and manage a multi-shift operation across various departments.  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 ideal candidate for this position will work effectively in a team environment. The Plant Manager will be able to delegate work, motivate a team, and adjust plans as needed to ensure production 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 throughout floor level associates, 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 Safety, Health and Sustainability (SH&S) representative to drive safety initiatives across the facility.
• 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.
• Develop scorecards and metrics to ensure plant’s productivity meet 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. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required, major in Food Processing, Engineering, Food Science or Business Administration is preferred.   
• Ten (10) years of progressive manufacturing management experience is required.  Experience in lean manufacturing/Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or other operational excellence approach is required.  
• Proven ability to effectively manage and train teams is required.  
• Previous work experience managing budgets and production financial data is 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, 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.

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