Plant Director

Job Purpose and OverviewThe Plant Director leads, develops, and implements strategies to manage and optimize the resources (people, materials, equipment, money and time) used to transform and produce the food products the business commercializes, guaranteeing that customer expectation on quality, volume, cost and timing of the service, are achieved, and the business results are aligned.Work Environment & Travel RequirementsOn-Site at the Louisville Manufacturing Plant with up to 10% travel required. Relocation assistance is available for candidates who are not local to the market.What Will You Do as a Plant Director at Dawn Foods?Actively manage industrial safety in the operation of the plant and warehouses to guarantee a safe environment for all team members in Dawn and avoid accidentsManages security at the Dawn sites and protects Dawn's assetsManages the site's environmental sustainability and compliance with all government regulations and internal rulesActively manages food safety to avoid microbiological, foreign material, or chemical deviations that could develop into a health risk for consumers, and guarantees compliance with food regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and BRC standards and Dawn Quality SystemActively manages product quality, making sure the Product Design is replicated continuously and guaranteeing a delightful experience for customers and consumers with all Dawns products, and making the Dawn brand equity value grow through timeGuarantees that government, certification organization, and customer audits achieve positive results in order to keep the business at a competitive level in every marketGuarantees that the production schedules are achieved in time and volume, to protect the service to the customer and the cost of the goodsManages the maintenance of the equipment, building, and Dawn assets in general to guarantee their productivity through timeManages the inventory levels and warehouses in the plant to optimize inventory, maintain a good service level, and protect cash flowParticipates and is co-responsible for all capital investments, making sure they are the correct decisions to keep the business growing, and they are executed on time and on budgetActively participates and drives a continuous improvement program to improve the competitiveness of the business and its products, while improving safety, quality, output, and cost to World Class Manufacturing standardsCoordinates a team of people, direct and indirect reports, ensuring they have clear and aligned objectives, priorities, and values that unite them into one single effort, permitting a good level of collaborationTogether with the People Team, provide support to the extended team, making sure proper training is provided to guarantee individual and team performance at every level, enhancing the team's professional growthTogether with the People and Compensation teams, responsible for hiring, promoting, disciplining, as well as compensation decisions in adherence to company policyWorks with Research & Development and Marketing to create and launch new products successfullyUnderstands and promotes the philosophies and policies of Dawn FoodsSupports the Circle of Excellence and the Dawn Philosophy of Team DawnPlans, develops, and shares information regarding his site; KPI reporting, budgets, project control, etc.What Does It Take to be a Plant Director at Dawn Foods?A minimum of a high school diploma or a general education degree (GED) is requiredBachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or a minimum of 14 years of equivalent experienceMaster's Degree preferredSix Sigma Green Belt certification preferredFood science is preferredA minimum of 10 years of experience directly leading people in a manufacturing plant environment, specifically from the highest level and/or a key decision maker within the plant; relevant experience in the manufacturing of food and/or bakery products is preferredExperience operating in a unionized labor environment is preferredRequires operational knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Office and SAP) or the ability to learn these skillsRequires excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skillsRequires analytical problem-solving skills, time management skills, and servant leadership skillsExposure to and experience with GMPs and BRC Standards, HACCP programs, USDA guidelines, OSHA standards, food safety, and plant safety programsDemonstrated history of continuous improvement, lean tools, and cost controlPhysical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The normal work setting for this role is on-site at the Louisville Manufacturing plant.Frequent standing, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, stooping, and squattingWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, move, or utilize objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hearThe employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently team lift and/or move 25 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focusCompany Provided/Required PPENon-slip shoesGlovesHair NetBeard Net (if needed)Safety googles/ safety ear protectionAdditional PPE may be requiredIf this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."About Our BenefitsDawn is proud to employ the top talent in the baking industry, and we reward our people with comprehensive health and well-being coverage, competitive compensation packages, and award-winning benefit offerings. We also help protect your future financial health with a generous 401(k) matching program that provides additional retirement funds and many tools and resources on financial wellness. Dawn encourages professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and we are always searching for ways to improve our industry-leading services and pensation$140,880 - $246,530 with bonus eligibility#LI-Onsite LI-AH1An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.Requisition ID: 37410 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06