Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Location: Chateaugay, NY 12920

Must-Haves

• 5-7 years related experience
• Food manufacturing experience
• Maintaining capital and operational budgets
• Continuous Improvement techniques
• Proficiency in operational finances, capital expenditures and industry standards

Nice-To-Haves

• Dairy Industry experience

The Plant Manager will have direct responsibility for the operation functions in support of production, quality and financial goals, will be directly responsible for developing and maintaining capital and operational budgets, must be able to effectively interface with other departments and functions of the organization, and must have the knowledge and ability to support Senior Management in meeting corporate goals.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Overall responsibility for all plant operations including coordination between departments to ensure that all production, maintenance, safety, quality and sanitation goals are met.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality, product safety and employee safety are maintained at all times in the facility.
• Maintain an effective network of communication to ensure all departments are kept current with strategic and operational goals for the company.
• Act as a conduit to provide feedback to corporate on changes of processes and procedures and how they impact the products and employees on the front lines.
• Select, mentor and motivate departmental leaders within the plant.
• Coordinate, attend and maintain effective and efficient production, safety, quality, maintenance and sanitation meetings as required to meet overall business goals.
• Work with departmental leaders to influence and lead change that will improve individual, team and business performance.
• Partner with Human Resources on talent management, company policy, performance reviews and talent acquisition.
• Provide coaching to plant maintenance, quality, safety, logistics, sanitation and production team leaders.
• Build relationships of trust and provide an informed and clear point of view gained by personal insight, business acumen, best practices, and industry trends.
• Responsible for fiscal operations of the plant including full ownership of the P&L.
• Maintain the facility in an audit-ready state for customers and regulatory agencies.
• Encourage a continuous learning environment for departmental leaders by staying current with the latest technologies and processes in the industry.
• Direct the overall manufacturing activities in the plant to ensure that customer orders are received, scheduled, produced and shipped at the lowest possible cost to meet customer requirements, while maintaining defined quality standards.
• Analyze plant operations to ensure that the facility maintains a leadership position in the industry and that it takes advantage of new processes and technologies that become available.
• Responsible for expense control, to include shrink, labor and overhead costs, by utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques.
• Develop annual manufacturing expense budgets in accordance with forecasted sales volumes and planned inventory levels.
• Develop and manage annual plant capital budget.
• Provide reliable and accurate information and support to the finance team to help ensure that end-of-month, quarterly and fiscal year closing schedules are met.
• Ensure that appropriate standard operating procedures (SOP's) are developed and maintained for all aspects of the business.
• Implement plant safety programs and ensure compliance with Agri-Mark and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for the Plant SQF & Food Security Policy / Program to assess potential food security risks. Ensure that food security preventive measures are being implemented and routinely audited regarding the manufacturing, handling and storage of all food ingredients, as well as finished goods.
• Responsible for all corporate, customer and government audits to ensure compliance.
• Responsible for environmental health compliance at the plant level.
• Collaborate with other plant managers within Agri-Mark to share best practices.
• Ensure compliance with all Agri-Mark corporate policies and procedures.

What We Are Seeking:

• Ability to understand the vision and Mission Statement of Agri-Mark and translate it into specific plans and actions to achieve desired result
• Must be a strong executor with the ability to assist with strategy development at all levels of the organization to drive business performance.
• Excellent verbal / written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs, and the ability to lead people through change
• Ability to work collaboratively with all departments, with various management levels within the company, and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to successfully and positively influence peers and senior leadership.
• Ability to assist in the recruitment of talent for current and future needs.
• Ability to recognize opportunities to simplify processes and create efficiencies.
• Proficiency in operational finances, capital expenditures and industry standards
• Bachelor's degree preferred with 5-7 years related experience in food manufacturing, preferably in the dairy industry, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.