Plant Operations Manager jobs in Scranton, PA

Overview

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary duties and responsibilities of the Plant Manager consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Exemplifies the Berry Behaviors and Values at all times. Leads by example and exhibits professionalism in all areas when representing Berry inside and outside of the plant.
• Embodies commitment for a safe workplace, and acts as a role model on safety leadership, activities, and communication. Responsible for supporting, establishing, and maintaining safety programs and policies, and educating associates about safety.
• Responsible for coordinating production distribution, and warehousing in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures established by the corporate headquarters.
• Responsible for supporting and maintaining ISO and Food Safety Programs.
• Responsible for conferring with vendor sales and technical representatives.
• Responsible for conferring with sales representatives to evaluate and promote improved and expanded services in area.
• Responsible for developing plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.
• Responsible for reviewing production costs and product quality, and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division.
• Responsible for monitoring production process to ensure efficiency and highest quality products.
• Manage 7-14 subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 100-300 employees in all departments of the plant. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field, and 7 years of successful managerial experience in a manufacturing environment or a combination of education and experience.
• Enclosed office space with frequent exposure to warehouse space and production floor; hearing protection may be required at times.
• Equal amounts of time spent sitting, standing, and walking.
• Excellent communication skills--verbal and written; must effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Independent in working effectively with little supervision; self-starter, displaying ability to work and deliver results in a fast-paced, performance driven environment.
• Proven leader and motivator.
• Commitment to Task: Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; give dedication to the position; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Communication: Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with internal / external customers; listen well.
• Decision Making & Problem Solving: Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even while dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options.
• Policies, Processes, & Procedures: Able to act in accordance with established guidelines; follow standard procedures in crisis situations; communicate and enforce organizational policies and procedures; recognize and constructively conform to unwritten rules or practices.
• Tolerance of Ambiguity: Able to withhold actions or speech in the absence of important information; deal with unresolved situations, frequent change, delays and unexpected events.