REPORTS/RELATIONSHIPS:
The Plant General Manager reports to the Chief Operating Officer and has full responsibility for one of Kalera's state-of-the-art controlled agriculture growing facilities.
Summary:The Plant Manager will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. They develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity. The role will be responsible for demonstrating leadership that reflects Kalera's culture and values
Essential Duties: - Responsible for daily management of the entire plant operation and support functions
- Full P&L responsibility for state-of-the-art growing facility
- Ensure that the facility is operating and producing product that meets food safety and quality standards
- Enforce strict Good Manufacturing Practices, Sanitation and Safety Standards
- Ensure operation is fully compliant with all regulations related to food safety, employee safety, food processing, and employment laws
- Plan and implement equipment, production and labor goals
- Develop succession plan to ensure continuity of operations in the face of unforeseen turnover
- Create and develop new methods, operations procedures, and systems in production management and team management to improve efficiency and performance.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree or its equivalency in experience and/or training
- 5+ years of experience in leading high performing teams
- Demonstrated success as a manager of people and process
- Demonstrated ability to work, manage, and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced, high volume environment and on deadline; aptitude for problem solving and decision making needed
- Demonstrated ability to identify, recommend and implement best practice approaches that deliver rapid, consistent, high-quality service
- Proficient with Excel, Powerpoint, Word
- Experience with PowerBI and/or MS Dynamics a plus
- Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of a 365 day a year operation which may be subject to evenings, weekends, and holidays.
