Plant Manager

Job Description

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.

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ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY

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Provide overall direction for plant in areas of profit, costs, service, performance and general leadership. Responsible for maintaining and/or enhancing customer relationships, plant assets and a positive employment atmosphere.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Provide leadership and direction to the plant in areas such as safety, sanitation, quality, customer service and maintenance.
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• Develop site budget within corporate guidelines and manage plant resources including assets, inventory, and materials, to optimize profitability.
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• Maintain a clear understanding of customer expectations for accuracy, quality and timelessness and develop methods for meeting or exceeding those expectations.
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• Communicate company philosophy and policies clearly to hourly and management personnel.
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• Create a positive working environment for all employees, which support continuous improvement, reinforce company philosophy and policies and treats every individual with respect.
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• Provide leadership to the management team in setting plant goals and standards, then achieve them.
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• Develop strong management team members through the effective use of performance management processes and tools
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• Monitor plant performance and develop/implement action plans to address areas of concern or opportunities in a timely fashion.
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• This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence. The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems.
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• To ensure adequate resources are available to support the development, implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of the Food Safety Management System.
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• As the leader of the facility Management Team, designate an SQF Practitioner with appropriate responsibility and authority.
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• Ensure that all staff members are informed of their responsibility to report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
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• Ensure that job descriptions for those responsible for food safety are documented and include provision to cover for the absence of key personnel.
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• Ensure that food safety fundamentals and safety plans are reviewed when changes are made which may affect food safety and quality.
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• Perform any other duties as assigned.
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Minimum Education

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High School Diploma

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Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, or related field

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Minimum Experience

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Food manufacturing experience- Essential

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Experience with customer interaction- Essential

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Demonstrated salaried and hourly management skills- Essential

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Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

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P & L Management- Essential

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Objective Setting- Essential

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Project Management- Essential

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Contract Administration- Essential

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Staff Management- Essential

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Metric Development- Essential

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Communication Skills- Essential

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Apply today and join our rapidly growing team!

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- Inc. 5000 #124 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2025)

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- Inc. 5000 #10 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2022)

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- Inc. 5000 #165 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2021)

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- Inc. 5000 #1,085 fastest growing company in the USA. (2023)

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- Inc. 5000 #622 fastest growing company in the USA. (2022)

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- Inc. 5000 #479 fastest growing company in the USA. (2021)