The President of this family-owned business will be a humble, hands-on leader. The first objective for this role is to immerse yourself into all aspects of the business, including plant floor/manufacturing processes and operations.
The President's duties include taking a customer order from order point to delivery by:
Adhering to product standards through collaboration with:
--production team
--quality control
--distribution
Delivering products on time at an established cost.
Overseeing maintenance for production equipment and the physical plant facilities.
Additional responsibilities are listed below while recognizing that changes will be incorporated as efficient operations may dictate:
Position Responsibilities
As President, s/he will:
Lead from company headquarters in Western NC.
Oversee manufacturing operations; spend significant amount of time on the plant-floor (hands-on approach to learning the business)
Spearhead company functions, including sales, marketing, finance, and operations, with a team of direct reports.
Lead strategic planning and execution. Push for greater market share. Lead the company into new markets.
Oversee delivery of monthly financial and operating reports to the Board. Lead monthly Board discussions.
Supervise the annual budgeting process.
Maintain a collaborative and data-driven corporate culture.
Provide financial support for company ownership.
Spearhead finance & analysis for operations planning. (Accounting and tax impacts of sales opportunities).
Lead, support, and develop the leadership team and talent management, including motivating, coaching, training, and mentoring team members.
Complete special assignments as required.
This includes hands-on plant management expertise, as summarized below:
Process knowledge:
Learn and implement all production processes
--Learn and update SOP and SSPOs for all processes.
Equipment operation
--Know each piece of equipment thoroughly enough to understand the capabilities and limitations of that equipment.
Time Study all operations - improve existing incentive programs
--All products will be studied on a rotating basis or as needed to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Production Planning:
Weekly and daily production planning with Fishbowl, working with purchasing and department managers for the most efficient and effective production order.
Personnel:
Collaborate with Safety Management OSHA regulations
Establish and maintain a viable production team
--Use incentive standards and attitude to rate employees in creating the production team
Develop line supervisors as needed.
Drug testing program as necessary.
Quality Control:
Acquire a complete knowledge of product quality on each item (Product Spec Book). There must be a 100% willingness to work with QC personnel to meet all customer and SQF requirements.
Inventory:
Inventory Maintenance Program
--Work with purchasing agent (using Fishbowl inventory program) to maintain current and accurate inventory of all finished goods, raw materials, packaging, and associated materials.
--Maintain all items in accurate and infestation-free order.
Maintenance:
Collaborate with the Maintenance Director (MD)
--Oversight of PM programs (including work order system) with MD to meet SQF and OSHA standards
--Learn to recognize when unscheduled maintenance is necessary to maintain production standards
Sanitation:
Product sanitation methods
--Learn and institute sanitation rules and processes per SQF standards working with the SQF practitioner - QC Manager
--Plant cleanliness and sanitation - all areas of the plant
Requirements & Qualifications
Undergraduate degree. MBA required.
Located in the Western NC region or willing to relocate. Believer in in-person communication and leadership.
15+ years of work experience.
Sales & marketing - experience selling into commercial markets is a plus.
Finance and operational experience.
Culture leader able to develop individuals and teams across various locations.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Data-driven, quantitative approach to management.
Necessary computer skills include intermediate+ skills in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook- and the ability to learn additional inventory and planning programs.
Post-Hiring Training Requirements: HACCP Certified, PCQI Certified, Fishbowl, and Fishbowl Go Training.