Plant Manager

u003cdivu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePlant Manageru003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe Plant Manager oversees all phases of plant operations, including production, quality assurance, maintenance, receiving, and shipping. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing while driving productivity and profitability. Additional responsibilities include supporting recruitment, hiring, and training initiatives; managing facility upkeep and capital improvements; and leading annual budget planning and execution.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eKey Responsibilities:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProvide leadership and direction for the daily operations of the facility.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePartner with Quality Assurance to ensure product consistency, monitor yields, and identify trends for process improvements.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eReview and manage production schedules to maintain target inventory levels while achieving maximum operational efficiency.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eOversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of manufacturing personnel.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMonitor operational expenses, identifying opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eChampion safety initiatives and maintain a culture of safety in partnership with Human Resources, ensuring compliance with all safety policies and best practices.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMaintain a superior housekeeping and safety program, including timely reporting (e.g., accident reports within 1 hour, daily injury-free tracking, TIR updates).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eDevelop, manage, and execute plant manufacturing budgets.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAssess workforce needs, conduct performance evaluations, and provide coaching and guidance to team members.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eFoster a continuous improvement mindset throughout all operations.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eIdentify and remove production bottlenecks; allocate resources effectively to meet operational goals.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEliminate waste and inefficiencies to enhance productivity.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCollaborate with Purchasing to strengthen supplier relationships and improve procurement processes.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eOversee and maintain plant security systems.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/divu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026 u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cuu003eKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:u003c/uu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003e5+ year’s progressive experience in a key leadership / management role at a manufacturing facility.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eMinimum 3+ years’ experience with operations management in a food plant.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAbility to create a team environment and collaboration up and down the organization.u0026 SQF certification and Food processing experience in a USDA plant.u0026 u003c/liu003eu003cliu003ePrevious experience / strong understanding of budgeting / expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrong computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and / or Access) to analyze data and trends.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003ePrevious experience best practices implementing and using continuous improvement / lean tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc. to drive improvement.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003ePrevious experience broad understanding of safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDemonstrated strong leadership, team building and advanced coaching skills.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDemonstrated ability to motivate people, assess and develop employee skills.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDemonstrated understanding of the principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations, maintenance and engineering.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExcellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and maintenance needs.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExcellent interpersonal communication and listening ability.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eA strong ability to be adaptable and flexible.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrong analytical and decision making skills.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAbility to work with teams and lead decision making processes in a team environment.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eHighly motivated, results oriented, driven.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cuu003eEducation and Experience Required: u003c/uu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eBachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Business / Finance / Management / Operations or other related field.u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eHACCP Certificationu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cuu003eAdditional Comments: u003c/uu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003ePreferred qualifications: Six Sigma, Green Belt or Black Belt certification, lean manufacturing principle implementation.u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/pu003e ', 'location ': 'New Orleans, LA ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'FL160-2747398

Created: 2025-10-04