High school diploma or GED equivalent; Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Technology, or Manufacturing preferred.
10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing environments.
Experience in the pet food or food production industry is preferred.
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage the production process to meet budget and KPIs.
Monitor daily production performance and make necessary adjustments.
Create and share regular production reports with management.
Enforce safety guidelines and protocols among employees.
Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards.
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities with stakeholders.
Manage Production and Sanitation leaders to foster accountability and career development.
Benefits
100% coverage of healthcare premiums for employee-only plans.
Opportunity to impact communities through charitable sponsorships.
6 paid sick and mental health days plus Employee Assistance Program.
401k matching up to 3.5% to enhance retirement savings.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan contributes to your retirement with company stock.
Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education costs.
Company events foster camaraderie and work-life balance.
Full Job Description
We're Looking For A: Plant Manager
Location: Richfield, WI
What You'll Be Doing:
Oversee and manage the production process at the facility to operate within budget and meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Monitor and review daily production performance to ensure operations meet performance standards, making adjustments or improvements as needed
Create and share regular reports with management, providing status updates on production metrics, issues or challenges facing departments, and opportunities for efficiency improvement
Maintain a strong safety mindset and thorough understanding of safety guidelines and protocols; enforce those guidelines and protocols with managers and employees
Foster a high quality standing by enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and adherence to all food safety and quality standards, guidelines, processes, and initiatives
Maintain a continuous improvement mindset to identify cost saving opportunities and see those opportunities through to implementation in partnership with other departments and stakeholders
Manage the Production and Sanitation leaders and teams in a way that fosters accountability, autonomy, performance and career development
Partner closely with other departments to maintain efficient operations and overcome challenges in the production area(s) as they arise
Provide leadership support and assistance to Production and Sanitation leaders for employee or performance related challenges
Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't tick ALL of these boxes.):
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Technology, Manufacturing or related field is preferred
10+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
Prior experience working in pet food or food production is preferred
Golden Perks & Benefits:
Comprehensive healthcare coverage - We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We've donated over $6.1 million to date.
6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.
