Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Plant Manager 

Reports to : Director of Warehouse & Distribution

Location : Delray Beach, FL

Type : Full-Time | On-Site | Exempt 

POSITION SUMMARY

The position of Plant Manager is located in Delray Beach, FL at our fully integrated facility. This is an all-encompassing position that is important to the continued success of the company. This position exhibits strong communication and leadership. Overseeing all aspects of the operations while working closely with Corporate Supply, Operations, Distribution, and Sales Teams.

Requirements

JOB OVERVIEW

• Oversee daily/weekly schedules and shifts.
• Will be responsible for monitoring and controlling all costs associated with the Delray Beach, FL regional facility, including: the facility, equipment, production, supplies, and transportation.
• Accountable for the general management of the Delray Beach, FL facility: Production, Quality Assurance, Inventory Control, Sanitation, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Supervision of employees.
• Will work closely with the Food Safety Manager to ensure compliance with internal procedures and external third-party audits performed on a regular basis and to ensure all areas follow OSHA Guidelines and Primus Lab requirements.
• Will ensure all Famous (Warehouse Management System) procedures are followed and documented.
• Participate as a member of the company's product recall team.
• Provide leadership and direction for facility personnel, such as: Motivation, Evaluation, Guidance, Employee Relations Issues, and Attendance.

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND QUALITY:

• Ensure that good housekeeping and organization are in place in the operational facility.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Communicate with Legal Counsel and the safety department to ensure all processes remain compliant with OSHA and other 
• Comply, maintain, and enforce all company policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Ensure safety is the cornerstone of the operational facility, characterized by high operator awareness and involvement, and results in zero lost time or accidents.
• governmental regulations.
• Initiate corrective actions to audit deficiencies.

MANUFACTURING:

• Ensure order fulfillment, product traceability, and product quality measures are being met daily.
• Will be responsible for the training of personnel on the proper use of equipment.
• Participate in operational problem resolution.
• Prepare an annual budget and schedule expenditures.
• Ensure preventive/predictive maintenance systems is routinely used to plan/schedule equipment and facility maintenance.
• Track vendor pricing and service levels.
• Develop, implement, enforce, and evaluate policies and procedures; follow SOPs for all manufacturing operations (receiving product, equipment utilization, production, inventory management, or shipping).
• Meet or exceed labor budget KPI’s such as labor cost, per pound, bags per minute, etc.
• Review and approve all operational invoices and ensure they are submitted for payment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact when there are customer issues related to equipment quality, customer service, or accidents on-site.
• Communicate customer issues with the operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints.
• Minimize shrinkage of product and maximize yield

WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT:

• Recruit, select, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and discipline direct reports.
• Communicate job expectations; communicate effectively at staff meetings, conduct employee reviews, etc.
• Manage staff levels, wages, hours, contract labor to revenues.

DIRECT AND INDIRECT REPORTS:

• Direct Reports: Operations Manager, Production Manager, Maintenance Manager
• Indirect Reports: Shipping, Transportation, Quality Control, Human Resources, & Purchasing

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required to stand for long periods.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, walking, kneeling, and reaching.
• Constant use of hands and firm grasping.
• Occasionally to frequently carrying or lifting products of 5 pounds to 50 pounds.
• Constant exposure to temperatures of 36-45 degrees or below.
• Exposure to chemical components such as chlorine, etc.
• Works overtime as required; flexibility with schedule is required: Hours, Weekends and Holidays
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Food Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a leadership role within the fresh produce or food manufacturing industry.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, and CMMS software, such as Famous and Redzone, is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Plant Manager or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and supply chain management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in financial management and budgeting.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.

COMPANY BENEFITS/PERKS

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Great Advancement opportunities with the MEP Consulting firm.

Company Description

Great Advancement opportunities with the MEP Consulting firm.

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