Central MI - looking for a Plant Manager to drive continuous improvement, change management, and optimization of all processes in a dynamic and rapidly growing beverage manufacturing and consumer brand company.
Plant Manager responsibilities include: • Planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers' expectations • Increasing production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards • Responsibility for production output, product quality and on-time shipping • Reports to the Vice President of Manufacturing
Requirements and skills • Proven work experience as a Plant Manager • Proven managerial experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, aseptic, hot fill, and/or water bottling industry a plus • Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, cost analysis, resource allocation and human resources) • Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise • Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, cost, productivity, demand creation, inventory and the stewardship processes including but not limited to SQF, FSSC, 5S, TQM, organic, Kosher, KPIs and metrics. • Computer literacy a must and familiarity with ERP systems a plus • Ability to create, communicate, and to lead by example • Strong team building, decision-making, communicating, and people management skills in a union environment • BS degree in Business Management, Engineering, Industrial Management or related field
Compensation • Salary - commensurate with experience and growth potential • Benefits - equal to the company's managerial and executive level • Relocation - negotiable