Plant or Production Manager

Our candidate of choice will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. You will develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity while driving continuous improvement and optimization of all processes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime Commit to plant safety procedures Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets Influence and learn from below Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts Respect and grow from our multicultural workplace KEY QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: BS degree in engineering mechanical/electrical or related is a plus Hi speed packaging equipment experience preferably with high-speed filling types of equipment relative to frozen foods. Excellent electromechanical knowledge of PLCs control systems Excellent all-around plant facilities knowledge including HVAC, refrigeration sanitation and all of FDA and USDA GMP rules and regulations. Prior experience working in a food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or related hi speed type of manufacturing company Minimum of at least 5+ years’ experience as a plant manager in a manufacturing facility as above described is highly preferred Ability to work at a high pace and hit the ground running when necessary The ability to communicate in Spanish is a strong plus Knowledge of Indian Food and Culture are very strong pluses Principals ONLY at this time