Plant Manager - Garden City Kansas

Company: The Judge Group
Location: Garden City, Kansas
Posted On: 04/28/2024

Our food manufacturing client is currently seeking a Plant Manager for their facility in Garden City KS. The Plant Manager is responsible for all Operating departments within the site. Will work closely with plant management and plant employees and serve as a liaison with the Company enterprise wide functional departments such as Quality Assurance and Compliance, Human Resources, Accounting, Engineering, Purchasing, Research and Development, and Risk Management. Specifically, is responsible for the performance of the raw material Receiving, Production Department, Maintenance, Waster Water and Warehouse departments. This position is a leadership role and is expected to inspire employees to greater levels of professionalism, quality, productivity, and engagement.Full relocation package is being offered.
This job will have the following responsibilities:
Manage the health, safety and well-being of team members. Promote employee participation in actively managing EHS through identification and mitigation of hazards. Ensure timely reporting and investigation of EHS events Verify manufacturing team is staffed appropriately to meet business requirementsMentor, train, and coach facility leadership team members to understand the organization and their roles within the organization, ensuring that each team member is developing for their next roleDemonstrate leadership through participation in core leadership processes such as development of division and manufacturing facility operating, capital and expense budgets, leader standard work, employee onboarding, succession planning and horizon planningDeeply root an atmosphere of collaboration across Ingredient Solutions manufacturing and shared service business partners that is characterized by inclusion, precision, learning and purposeLead the establishment of Key Performance Indicators to measure performance of the division and manufacturing facilities Facilitate communication between our customers and our plants to assure we are properly implementing customer requests, response to complaints and providing excellent customer serviceVerify facility operations comply with company policies, customer expectations and regulatory requirementsCultivate an innovative, data driven, team-oriented culture that embraces continuous improvement within an environment of learning Support leaders focused on optimizing the use of business integration systems to drive productivity through defining business integration requirements, managing organizational transformation and coordinating end-user utilization for company business systemsLead effective stakeholder collaboration to standardize common functions in areas of quality, safety, maintenance, sustainability, environmental, SAP, Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Auditing, and Abatement activitiesEnable team members focused on increasing productivity through the application of a standardized Continuous Improvement program Mentor, train, and coach team members and leaders in division aligned strategy deployment process, continuous improvement methodologies and problem-solving toolsEmpower teams to improve equipment reliability using industry standard tools such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Preventive Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance Partner with key stakeholder(s) to ensure an effective Capital and Expense Project Management processManage effective relationships within the South West Area Council & members. Report on performance and share Ingredients Solutions strategy and business plan objectives that drive valueThe requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Qualifications & Requirements:
Undergraduate degree (work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis) and 8+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment including 3 years of management experienceExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentCertification and/or License - may be required during course of employmentExcellent team building skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-taskAbility to provide leadership and management of various systems, projects and priorities while embracing company values of integrity, quality, passion, accountability, community, and innovationExcellent understanding of the organization's strategy, goals and objectivesStrong insight into the organizational structure and stakeholder needsAble to achieve and maintain credibility and respect within the organizationAble to exercise independent judgment and take actionExcellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including persuasive communicationLogical and efficient, with keen attention to detailHighly self-motivated and directedAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasksAbility to communicate ideas to all levels of the businessStrong customer service orientationAble to build relationships with individuals across the organizationAble to interact and communicate effectively with employees and customers at various levels.Understand the importance of managing the "people" issues related to the projectAble to demonstrate a high level of comfort in changing environment and ability to adapt approach as the environment and requirements changeAble to be on-callMust be able to read, write, and speak English More...

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