Plant Manager

Job Details: Job Location: Lewis Vincennes Inc - Vincennes, IN 47591, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Travel Percentage: Up to 10%, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Management, Title: Plant Manager, Lewis Bakeries. This position reports to the Senior Vice President Manufacturing/General Manager and is responsible for implementing best practices and standards for product and process to promote efficient production of consistent quality bread, bun and roll products. It has direct responsibility of ensuring all work activities are performed with the highest standards of quality, safe processes, compliance with legal requirements and continuous process improvement. Roles and Responsibilities Oversee manufacturing operations for a commercial baking facility consisting of hourly associates and a management staff. Responsible for operations and achieving key performance measurements related to personnel safety, quality, food safety, service, and cost, while continually improving process reliability and performance. Build a culture of mutual respect, teamwork, and professionalism, demonstrating active support of the Company’s values and policies. Train, coach, oversee and manage Production, Engineering, Sanitation and Shipping departments and managers. Conduct performance appraisals and talent assessments of the management team and recommend and/or implement appropriate training programs to address developmental needs. Implement company standards for formulas, scaling weights, pan sizes, bag sizes, bake times, and all production control processes for bread and roll products. Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to set a vision, manage change, develop others, and strategically plan for continuous improvement. Plan and coordinate use of manpower, ingredients, and equipment to ensure efficient production of consistent quality products. Direct resources of plant and equipment toward the most efficient production of baked goods. Coordinate with Sanitation to ensure plants and equipment meet regulatory requirements for cleanliness and product safety. Implement best practices to achieve company standards on controllable costs. Promote safety through work procedures and employee safety programs. Troubleshoot equipment to ensure optimum product quality is achieved. Ensure that consistent quality product is provided to Sales on a timely basis. Ensure that all union contractual obligations are fulfilled. Coordinate and implement company policies and procedures in all areas. Ensure compliance of all Local, State & Federal regulations and recall procedures. Evaluate product quality to ensure compliance with established standards. Collaborate and build/maintain partnering relationships within all departments and key managers. Demonstrate ability to function successfully in a fast paced, changing work environment. Coordinate the daily and weekly production schedule. Qualifications 5+ years of work experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment, preferably within the bread and bun baking industry. 5+ years of experience leading a high-performance management team. In-depth knowledge of baking science and technology, process control, improvement and understanding of the unique equipment in a large-scale bakery production plant, along with operation of that equipment relative to the baking process. Solid understanding of the functionality of ingredients with time and temperature in the baking process. Strong oral and written communication, planning and problem‑solving skills, influence leadership and team development skills. Good computer skills, Excel, Word, etc. Preferred Qualifications Union management experience. Completion of AIB in‑residence baking science and technology course and AIB Science of Baking correspondence course. Knowledge of BRC. Continuous improvement or Lean experience. Equal Opportunity Employer Lewis Bakeries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug‑Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr