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Plant Manager

Job Description: 

Well-established food manufacturer located in San Diego, California seeks an experienced Plant Manager to join their team. This position provides overall direction and guidance to the operational activities of our processing plant with the objective of maximizing operational efficiencies and profitability.  The candidate will provide day-to-day leadership and management of processing functions to maximize both productivity and profitability while ensuring we meet our quality standards while maintain a safe working environment.

Requirements: 
  • Must have at least a BA/BS degree or equivalent.
  • Must have 10+ years of Food Manufacturing experience.
  • Must have at least 3 years' experience as a Plant/ Operations Manager running a Food Plant.
  • Must be able to lead a manufacturing plant in a very fast paced environment.
  • Solid technical operating skills in a food environment, including processing, equipment, food safety basics, maintenance systems, production and inventory control and information systems.
  • Qualified candidates will have processing, logistics and warehousing/shipping experience.
  • Experience developing appropriate policies and procedures to ensure compliance within manufacturing, operational practices, applicable laws and GMPs/food safety requirements.
  • Strong ability to inspire and motivate self and others.  Experience building and maintaining a high-performing team. Must be hands-on with employees in a labor-intensive environment.
  • Ability to lead and motivate individuals/teams and committed to excellence and continuous learning and improvement.
  • Able to work overtime during our busy season or as business activities demand.  Plant operations are 24/7 during March, April, May, June and July.
  • Must be bilingual in Spanish to communicate with majority Spanish speaking workforce.
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Ensure the safety of all employees, at all times.
  • Deliver results across key business functions such as safety, quality and efficiency.
  • Ensure effective teamwork throughout the business.
  • Ensure that an engaged, committed, skilled and flexible workforce is maintained at all times.
  • Promote the business as a 'learning environment' in which continuous improvement and bias for action are second nature.
  • Drive down all aspects of direct and indirect costs to make a substantial improvement in profitability in a methodical, sustainable way.
  • Ensure systematic planning and control of operational activities.
  • Support the development of quality systems and processes, which create and maintain the integrity and food safety of all products manufactured.
  • Ensure that an effective communication system is in place which should include team briefings and regular management and all-employee meetings.
  • Assure local and national regulatory compliance including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, USDA, FDA, SQF, QAI, and Kosher.

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