Plant Manager
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Job Title: Factory ManagerLocation: Columbus, OHSalary: $150-170K plus potential bonus Job Summary for the Factory Manager: The Factory Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the factory, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures, and prioritizing safety as a core value. They will also ensure consistent compliance with Food Safety & Quality policies, reduce product and process variability. Qualifications for the Factory Manager:· Minimum of 10 years' experience or training in a leadership role within a factory or operations management.· Experience in aseptic filling, dairy manufacturing, or operating Tetra Pak Machinery is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.· Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Food Science, Engineering, or Management.· At least 3 years of experience in Aseptic processing is highly preferred.· Experience in dairy or beverage manufacturing is highly preferred.· Prior experience with Tetra Pak machinery is highly preferred.· Experience with plant start-ups or acquisitions is a plus.· Demonstrated knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management, with a track record of achieving results against a comprehensive set of KPIs.· Strong problem-solving and reasoning skills are required.· Ability to analyze downtime and financial variance trends and identify actions to improve performance.· Working knowledge of budgets, forecasting, and metrics is required.· Excellent interpersonal skills, including coaching, team building, and training abilities, are necessary.· Ability to effectively present information at all levels of the company, from the plant floor to executive leadership..Excellent time management and attention to detail, as well as verbal and written communication skills, listening, decision-making, and organizational skills are required.· Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, are required. Responsibilities of the Factory Manager:Lead, direct, and coordinate all factory operations.Ensure all factory personnel adhere to plant and corporate procedures, as well as customer and regulatory regulations.Provide coaching and development to the factory staff for effective leadership, collaboration, and achievement of safety, quality, customer service, and productivity objectives.Assume personal responsibility for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.Adhere to safe work practices and all safety policies and procedures.Adhere to quality work practices, follow GMPs, and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure product quality.Ensure food safety and quality, identifying and addressing any practices that may adversely affect them.Plan and oversee the design of capital projects.Develop and implement financial and non-financial objectives, including the annual budget, to guide the plant's operations.Identify and implement strategies to improve performance and exceed plant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Monitor operations to identify and address bottlenecks and maintain high standards.Increase production asset capacity and flexibility while minimizing costs.