High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Technology, Manufacturing preferred
10+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong background in lean manufacturing principles
Prior experience in pet food or food manufacturing is a plus
Ability to foster accountability and career development in teams
Responsibilities
Oversee production processes to meet budget and KPIs
Monitor daily production performance and implement improvements
Create and share reports on production metrics and challenges
Enforce safety guidelines and protocols among staff
Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities
Manage and develop Production and Sanitation teams
Benefits
100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employee-only plans
Opportunities to contribute to community charity initiatives
6 paid sick and mental health days, plus an Employee Assistance Program
401k matching up to 3.5% of contributions
Employee Stock Ownership Plan for retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement for eligible expenses
Company events to enhance team connections and work-life balance
Full Job Description
We're Looking For A Plant Manager
Location: Seward, NE
What You'll Be Doing:
Oversee and manage the production process at the Seward 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 Production and Sanitation leaders and teams in a way that fosters accountability, autonomy, performance and career development
Analyze current production processes and equipment and recommend improvements for enhanced efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Partner closely with other departments including Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Sanitation, Accounting and HR to maintain efficient operations and overcome challenges to the production area(s) as they arise
Provide leadership support and assistance to Production and Sanitation leaders for employee or performance related challenges
Coach and mentor strong performers, providing development opportunities to prepare employees for future roles and opportunities
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 preferred
10+ years of leadership within a manufacturing environment
Strong background in lean manufacturing
Prior experience in pet food or food manufacturing
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.
