Plant Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription: Job Role: Plant ManagerClassification: Regular, Full-Time | Salary, Exempt from OvertimeDepartment: 500 - ProcessingYard: 101NCSchedule: Management teams are required to be on call 24/7 to ensure smooth operations.Reports To: Operations DirectorDirect Reports: All Plant Personnel & Facilities MaintenanceSalary: $85-95k, DOE + Bonus OpportunityCompany Overview:Nutrition 101 LLC – headquartered in Pendleton, IN - is a leader in eco-friendly waste handling and innovative food lifecycle management solutions. We help food processors, manufacturers, and retailers maximize value by turning food byproducts into sustainable resources, from upcycled livestock feed to comprehensive waste management services. For more information about 101, check us out online at Overview: The Plant Manager oversees all daily operations of the facility to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective production. This leadership role is responsible for managing personnel, processes, quality control, safety compliance, and maintenance while driving continuous improvement and meeting business objectives.This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future immigration sponsorship.Essential Duties & Responsibilities (others may arise as business needs dictate):Understand, uphold, and communicate regularly the Company’s vision, mission and core values.Maintain strict adherence to all Company policies, processes and procedures in accordance with the Employee Manual, the Safety Manual, The Animal Food Safety Plan, and Safe Food, Safe Feed guidelines.Fully responsible and accountable for all processing, drying, maintenance, and cleaning operations at 101 Plant.Track and manage KPIs to confirm the plant is operating at peak performance.Responsible for supervision and organization of all processing, drying, and maintenance activities and employees on all shifts.Confirm adequate staffing for all shifts including hiring and terminations, coordinate staffing coverage for employee time off, discipline employees as needed in accordance with 101 procedures, and communicate staffing needs with VP of Operations and HR.Manage direct reports in the completion of all documentation, analysis, reporting, and training.Confirm procedural consistency (cGMPs) in all activities; assist in creating new and revising existing cGMPs.Provide training to all team members; be educated on the latest procedures and confirm all processing employees are following them.Review and coordinate load scheduling, understand schedule priorities and forecasts, and communicate load completion with Dispatch, Processing Teams, Drying Teams, and Operations Coordinators.Communicate production projections daily.Forecast liquid and powder feed production and adjust plant schedules to stay ahead of inbound loads.Develop, monitor, and update schedule for processing and drying teams. Coordinate with dispatch and sales teams to manage labor and equipment operation across multiple shifts/runs.Process loads completely and efficiently.Manage liquid, powder, waste and recycling flow in and out of the plant.Confirm manhours and liquid production are in line with typical efficient production expectations.Observe condition of the plant and grounds areas at all times; coordinate cleaning activity to maintain all 101 standards.Manage the dock appropriately. Move materials off the dock quickly. Confirm the dock floor is clean, clear, and orderly at all times.Train and confirm load documentation and math totals are correct for every load and all loads are accounted for, for all shifts. Within one day of processing loads, provide completed destruction documentation.Prepare products for outbound shipment, including sampling, inventory, and labeling.Confirm daily supervisor checklists are being completed.Organize parking area. Coordinate parking of all 101 and 3rd party trailers so they are uniform and safe from damage.Complete RIMAS Equipment Manager (Yard Manager) at the beginning, throughout, and the end of every workday for effective communication with dispatch.Complete Evaporator/Drying Data Sheets at the beginning, throughout and the end of every workday for historical data and troubleshooting.Learn and obtain all necessary certifications to operate processing and drying equipment. Coordinate certifications and provide testing and certifications for processing employees.Obtain AFIA QI (Qualified Individual) and PCQI (Preventative Controls Qualified Individual) training and keep 101 plant facility in compliance.Review and approve payroll weekly.Know how to operate all equipment efficiently and understand when it needs maintenance. Assist with preventative maintenance.Coordinate maintenance activities with processing schedule.Confirm adequate inventory of materials is at the facility for continuous operations.Troubleshoot all mechanical issues and repair as needed to ensure optimal uptime.Complete all preventative maintenance schedules as needed.Responsible for 24-hour emergency troubleshooting and operational issues.Understand safety policies and stop unsafe activity; follow up with incident report completion and corrective action.Work with 101 Safety & Compliance team to confirm all plant activities are safe for employees and compliant with applicable standards.Attend all Company meetings and trainings as directed by management.Pursue and recommend industry and leadership development training programs for review.Qualifications:Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.Minimum of three years of supervisory, operations, production, warehouse, logistic, food/feed processing, manufacturing, recycling, agricultural, or similar industrial leadership experience.Prior experience supervising hourly employees and a hands-on work environment.Demonstrated ability to enforce safety standards, maintain workplace discipline, and address performance or conduct concerns. Experience managing daily workflow, staffing priorities, productivity expectations, and operational follow-through. Ability to monitor, understand, and manage operational KPIs.Ability to communicate effectively with employees at different levels of the organization. Ability to build trust and rapport with a bilingual and Spanish speaking workforce.Basic computer skills, including e-mail, time keeping systems, production reporting, spreadsheets, and KPI tracking. Ability to travel out of state for approximately First two months of employment for training across sister sites.Ability to work in a plant environment with exposure to noise, odors, wet areas, dairy, moving equipment, and changing temperatures.Experience in food processing, feed processing, recycling, rendering, dairy, liquid handling, waste stream processing, agricultural processing, or related operations, strongly preferred.Experience with OSHA standards, CGMPS, food/feed safety, forklift safety, lockout/tagout, sanitation, preventive maintenance, or similar safety and quality programs.Experience working with drivers, dispatch, tankers, loading/unloading, yard activity, or transportation adjacent operations.Experience improving underperforming teams, stabilizing operations, or implementing consistent plant standards.Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.Key Competencies:Hands-On Operational LeadershipPeople LeadershipSafety LeadershipBilingual Workforce RapportAccountability and Follow-ThroughKPI ManagementProblem SolvingCommunicationCleanliness and Workplace DisciplineAdaptabilityBenefits:Competitive Base Salary DOE + Performance Based BonusesHealth Insurance Coverage & Wellness IncentivesTelemedicine for Primary, Urgent & Mental HealthDental, Vision, STD, LTD, Critical Illness & Accident401k with up to 4% MatchCompany Holidays & Paid Time OffOpportunities for Career Growth and DevelopmentCollaborative and Supportive Work EnvironmentEmployee Empowerment Program - We are all owners!Expense ReimbursementCell Phone ReimbursementFlexible Working ArrangementApplication Instructions:Apply today by submitting your resume/cover letter to View email address on click.appcast.io:Nutrition 101 LLC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with all applicable laws. All employees are required to comply with our substance abuse policies including pre-employment and random drug testing. We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all new hires as required by federal law.Nutrition 101 is owned by Palo Alto, CA based Altamont Capital Partners. Founded in 2010, Altamont Capital Partners is a private equity firm with over $4.5 billion of capital under management, focused primarily on making long term, control investments in middle market businesses. Altamont is often drawn to companies undergoing a transition, either operational or strategic, which they believe they can help navigate. Their approach relies on partnering with strong management, supporting the business with considerable resources, and bringing a constructive and pragmatic mindset to drive significant long-term value. The firm primarily seeks to invest in the business services, financial services, healthcare, technology, consumer, retail, aerospace and defense sectors. For more information, please visit Physical Requirements:Ability to work in a plant/processing environment with regular exposure to noise, odors, wet or slippery surfaces, moving equipment, forklifts, trucks, trailers, and changing temperatures.Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb stairs, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry items consistent with plant operations, subject to company safety guidelines.Ability to wear required PPE, which may includes non slip safety shoes, high visibility apparel, gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, hard hat, or other site require equipment.Ability to work around industrial equipment, production areas, loading unloading activity, and vehicle traffic.Ability to respond to operational needs outside of standard business hours when necessary.Ability to travel out of state during the initial training period and periodically thereafter as business needs require.