Plant Manager - Stonewall Kitchen LLC : Job Details

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionThe Plant Manager coordinates all aspects of Stonewall Kitchen's Manufacturing Operations at a single site. Acts as the primary operational site authority. Is responsible for identifying long-term process improvements, equipment needs, and developing programs and policies to support the effective execution of these functions. Specific responsibilities include: Direct responsibility for production, maintenance, sanitation, and warehouse teams for the York production facility Direct responsibility for facilities, maintenance, and wastewater treatment for the York production facility, York Home Office, and all company Retail locations. Ensures that the operations team produces the highest quality products in the safest, most cost effective, efficient, and timely manner as possible, according to company goals and objectives. Operate and maintain facilities and utilities in such a way as to provide reliable fuel, power, water, compressed air, refrigeration, HVAC, and sewer services for all departments. Provide leadership through supervision, delegation, coaching, training, and project oversight to direct reports and their staff, including performance appraisals and corrective action plans as needed. Communicates effectively and works cross-functionally with other departments including Planning, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, R&D, Retail Ops., and Merchandising to achieve objectives. Identify and recommend equipment repairs, upgrades, and/or reconfiguration (s) to maintain and/or improve production efficiency, quality standards, and other key factors. Work closely with the Company's property and risk insurers to maximize protection while minimizing risk exposure. Assist the COO in developing and executing operating and capital expenditure budgets Manages the transition of new products from R&D test batches to full production. Measures, tracks, improves, and reports against company KPIs and other success criteria to COO and other departments.Requirements Bachelor's degree in business, manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent work experience in manufacturing 10+ years of experience in a decision-making position in the manufacturing industry, preferably food manufacturing Experience with ERP and WMS systems strongly preferred; above average Excel skills preferred Knowledge of applicable engineering, manufacturing, and quality principles Strong knowledge of quality standards for food industry required Demonstrates leadership qualities Position requires interpersonal skills, communication skills including the ability to compromise, persuade, and negotiate. Strong Project Management skills Ability to climb stairs and sit for several hours at a timeSalary Description starting at $125,000