ByHeart is an infant nutrition company built from the ground up to deliver real innovation on behalf of babies and parents. Our mission is simple: make the best formula in the world. That's why we studied the latest breast milk science, worked directly with suppliers we know and trust, set uncompromising quality standards, developed our own small batch blending process, built our own manufacturing facilities, and conducted a groundbreaking clinical trial. Our goal is to create a future where all parents feel amazing about feeding their baby-no matter how they do it.When we launched our Whole Nutrition Infant Formula in March 2022, we were the first new U.S infant formula manufacturer in 15 years. Since then, we've been leading the way in a lot of ways.We're...
- The only U.S.-made infant formula to use organic, grass-fed whole milk
- The first and only U.S. infant formula company to add the two most abundant proteins found in breast milk-alpha-lac and lactoferrin-to our ingredients list
- The first infant formula company to receive Clean Label Project's Purity Award (and we test for 700 contaminants vs the required 400)
- We ran the largest clinical trial by a new infant formula brand in 25 years-clinically proving our benefits vs a leading infant formula like:
- Less spit up
- Softer poops
- Easier digestion
- More efficient weight gain
- Enhanced nutrient absorption
- Longer stretches between nighttime feeds*
With >$250M in funding, we're shifting the industry forward-and this is just the beginning. Help us build a future where all parents can feel amazing about feeding, by joining our growing team of >275 people that stretches across the country.We're proud to offer competitive, family-first benefits, including but not limited to:
Health insurance for the whole family: medical, dental, & vision insurance covered 100%, with 90% coverage for your family.Flexible paid time off: plus 12+ company holidays, and 2 floating holidays to use at your discretion!16-weeks of fully-paid parental leave and new parent support: free 1-year supply of formula, cozy feeding suites, and paid pumping time.Up to 6% 401(k) Match to help you plan for your future.Company equity for every employee: because when we succeed, we succeed together!Visit our site to learn more, and check out some recent press on ByHeart:
- White House Roundtable:President Biden Meets with Infant Formula Manufacturers
- Business Insider: ByHeart Announces Published Data in a Scholarly Journal on Benefits of The Novel High Quality Protein Blend in Their Groundbreaking Next-Generation Easy to Digest Infant Formula
- Governor Wolf Press Conference: Gov. Wolf highlights state investment in ByHeart, first new formula manufacturer in 15 years
- CBS News: As parents scramble to find baby formula, a new manufacturer is seeing soaring demand
- Forbes: A Startup Wanted To Make A Better Baby Formula. It Took Five Long Years.
*based on data from infants at approximately 4 months of ageThe Plant Director is responsible for managing the safety, quality, productivity, and financial objectives of the plant. The Plant Director shall advise, control, and support operations by working closely with plant management and plant employees to guarantee compliance with the Production Schedule, Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Laws, and corporate specifications, policies, and procedures. They will serve as liaison with the ByHeart enterprise-wide functional departments such as Food Safety, Quality, Regulatory (FSQR), Human Resources, Finance, Engineering, Purchasing, Research and Development, and Risk Management. This position is a leadership role and is expected to inspire employees to greater levels of professionalism, quality, productivity, and engagement in the ByHeart team.Essential Duties & Responsibilities •Contributes to the strategic direction of the facility as a member of the ByHeart Operations Team.•Ensure manufacturing team is staffed appropriately to meet business requirements.•Mentor, train, and coach facility leadership team members to understand the organization and their roles within the organization, ensuring that each team member is developing for their next role.•Demonstrate leadership through participation in core leadership processes such as development of division and manufacturing facility operating, capital and expense budgets, leader standard work, employee onboarding, succession planning and horizon planning.•Deeply root an atmosphere of collaboration across manufacturing and shared service business partners that is characterized by inclusion, precision, learning and purpose.•Lead the establishment of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to measure performance of the division and manufacturing facilities.•Facilitate communication between facility and corporate to assure we are properly implementing customer requests, response to complaints and providing excellent customer service.•Champion a culture of cross-functional ownership for food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across all levels of the plant to proactively identify and mitigate risks.• Cultivate an innovative, data driven, team-oriented culture that embraces continuous improvement within an environment of learning.•Support leaders focused on optimizing the use of business integration systems to drive productivity through defining business integration requirements, managing organizational transformation, and coordinating end-user utilization for ByHeart business systems.•Support effective stakeholder collaboration to standardize common functions in areas of quality, safety, maintenance, sustainability, environmental, SAP, Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Auditing, and Abatement activities.•Enable team members focused on increasing productivity through the application of a standardized Continuous Improvement program.•Mentor, train, and coach team members and leaders in division aligned strategy deployment process, continuous improvement methodologies and problem-solving tools.•Empower teams to improve equipment reliability using industry standard tools such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Preventive Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance.•Partner with key stakeholder(s) to ensure an effective Capital and Expense Project Management process.•Manage effective relationships within facility. Report on performance and share facility strategy and business plan objectives.•The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.Competency & Skill Requirements•Excellent team building skills•Excellent written and oral communication skills•Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task•Ability to interact in a positive and professional way with all personnel within ByHeart and with our customers•Ability to provide leadership and management of various systems, projects and priorities while embracing ByHeart's values of integrity, quality, passion, accountability, community, and innovation•Excellent understanding of the organization's strategy, goals and objectives•Strong insight into the organizational structure and stakeholder needs•Able to achieve and maintain credibility and respect within the organization•Able to exercise independent judgment and take action•Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including persuasive communication•Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail•Highly self-motivated and directed•Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks•Ability to communicate ideas to all levels of the business•Strong customer service orientation•Able to build relationships with individuals across the organization•Able to interact and communicate effectively with employees and customers at various levels.•Understand the importance of managing the people issues related to the project•Able to demonstrate a high level of comfort in changing environment and ability to adapt approach as the environment and requirements change•Able to be on-call•Infant formula experience a plus•High level hygiene manufacturing experience desired•Continuous Improvement knowledge with Six Sigma Black/Green Belt preferred•PMP certification or equivalent a plus•Lean Manufacturing formal certification desired•Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluentlyEducation & Experience Requirements•Bachelor's Degree in related field•8-10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing management with multi plant experience desired•Supervisory experience or demonstrated people leadership attributes.•Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.Physical Requirements•This job requires the employee to be able to lift 50 lb./25 kg bags or drums during the batching and bagging process. Need ability to stand, crouch and climb to perform adjustments to equipment, use ladders, and perform various types of manual labor. Regulatory Requirements•Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, follow CGMP's, and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.•Will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local standards for the manufacture of infant formula and other non-infant nutritional foods.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
