Plant Manager jobs in New Jersey

Description

• Manage a multi-shift unionized facility, leading the day to day execution of all plant activities to ensure goals are achieved
• Meet production, quality and on time delivery requirements
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, SQF, HACCP and all other relevant federal, state and local regulations
• Manage labor planning activities for FT and temporary staff to effectively manage production volumes
• Develop the operating plan and production schedule, coordinating with all impacted departments to execute the plant manufacturing plan
• Coordinate with supply chain and logistics on raw material requirements and demand planning
• Actively promote continuous improvement activities to optimize safety, quality, efficiency, cost management and a reduction in downtime and rework.
• Effectively manage direct and indirect reports; providing coaching, mentorship, support for growth and development and driving of high performance
• Manage the plant budget and report on financial performance
• Manage the relationship with the union, business agent and shop steward. Ensure compliance with CBA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Food Science, Engineering or other relevant program, preferred.
• 7 years of progressively responsible food processing experience; cheese/dairy experience preferred
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Problem solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Demonstrated dedication to safety and quality
• Action oriented with strong planning, prioritization and execution skills
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively cross functionally
• Effectively manages conflict
• Thrives in a highly dynamic, fast paced environment
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position directly manages the plant leadership and administrative team including the Senior Maintenance and Facilities Manager, Warehouse Manager, Production Supervisors, Plant Administrator and Plant Coordinator.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time salaried position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday. Expectations of 45-50 hours per week.  Facility runs M-F, 24 hours with sanitation on weekends. As a plant manager, you will be expected to respond to the after-hours needs of the plant when necessary.  
 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all the duties required of the position. 

Physical Requirements:

This position will involve work in both an office and plant setting to include standing/sitting for extended periods of time, safely walking to, from and around the plant on even walking surfaces, climbing stairs and being exposed to plant equipment and noise.  This role will often be exposed to temperatures between 33-50 degrees Fahrenheit and PPE is required in certain areas.

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