Plant Manager - Grand Rapids, MI

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Job Category : Manufacturing / Operations

Job Family : Operations Leadership

Job Description :

The Plant Manager provides leadership and direction to partners of a Schreiber Foods plant. Continuously improve cost, safety, quality and service of the products produced through the development of teamwork at the plant level as well as the use of cross-functional teams with suppliers, other Schreiber Foods groups and customers.

Establishes and maintains a plant culture conducive to teamwork and continuous improvement.

This position is located onsite at our beverage production facility in Grand Rapids, MI.

What you’ll do :

• Assures fair and equitable HR and personnel programs are developed and maintained consistent with the company direction.
• Leads the plant’s activities in improving performance in the areas of cost, safety, quality and service.
• Together with the plant team, develops and maintains a work environment which is both safe and sanitary.
• Provides leadership in the production of finished product while improving various Fixed costs and various Variable costs.
• Represents Schreiber Foods, Inc., in contact with regulatory agencies, local customers, and the community.
• Recommends and assures the prudent use of capital dollars in the acquisition and maintenance of equipment / facilities.
• Negotiates lease and supply agreements as applicable.
• Utilizes innovative compensation programs to motivate / recognize performance.
• Provides coaching and career development assistance to staff members.
• Actively seeks an understanding of market conditions.
• Create and support the Process Excellence culture and team environment.
• Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements.

EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED :

• Bachelors : Business, Food / Dairy Science, Supply Chain Mgmt., Engineering
• Production / operations leadership within a mid to large sized manufacturing facility
• 5 years minimum total plant leadership experience with 3-5 years or more of aseptic production experience
• Proven results in the area of team development and process improvement
• Knowledge of sanitation protocols, sterilization process, contamination control, documentation, process authority processes and product quality attributes for aseptic production.
• Thorough understanding of the principles of aseptic processing and maintenance of sterile conditions.

Skills :

• Strong collaborative leadership skills
• Effective Communicator; Sensitive Listener
• Results Oriented
• Creative problem solver
• Good strategist

Eligible partners will receive :

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits.
• Earn bonus pay.
• Earn $ for focusing on your health.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before.

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Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact [email protected] or call 920-437-7601.

For positions that require any amount of travel : Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and a vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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