Plant Director

Plant Director

We are seeking an experienced Plant Director to lead our manufacturing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this highly visible leadership role, you will set the strategic direction for the site and lead plant operations with an unwavering focus on safety, quality, service, cost, and continuous improvement. The Cincinnati facility proudly produces some of our most recognizable cracker brands, including Town House and Club Crackers. You will lead and develop a diverse manufacturing team, strengthen operational performance, and build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity for an accomplished manufacturing leader to shape the future of the facility while delivering sustainable results for our people, customers, and business.

A Taste of What You'll Be Doing

• Budget Planning & Financial Performance - Plan annual and project-specific budgets, ensuring alignment with business strategic initiatives. Manage overall financial performance by reviewing and analyzing financial statements and data to monitor financial goals.
• Cost Containment Strategies - Develop and implement effective cost containment and reduction strategies that result in demonstrated savings.
• Strategic Decision Making - Make strategic decisions considering immediate and long-term implications, benefits, costs, and risks. Identify and implement new ideas, technologies, or processes to enhance organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and cost savings.
• Performance Monitoring & Goal Setting - Monitor the execution of business plans to ensure successful completion of action plans. Set and communicate performance expectations and goals, and explain how these contribute to the overall strategy.
• Employee Engagement & Diversity Initiatives - Encourage and solicit employee feedback and suggestions. Promote and support workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives. Build diverse teams that work interdependently to achieve business objectives, fostering collaboration and teamwork.

We're Looking for Someone With Bachelor's degree with a comprehensive managerial and technical background in a plant environment. Experience with leading and applying lean principles in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others. Strong problem-solving, negotiating, and decision-making skills with the proven ability to manage complex situations. Collaborative work style, ability to partner with leaders of other functional areas and business partners to drive overall performance. Experience in a union environment.

Compensation The annual salary range is $192,300 - $252,420, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis.