Plant Director - Waupaca - Major Recruitment

Description

Plant Director

Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Food Manufacturing

Major Talent is partnered with a global food business with facilities across North America, Asia, and Europe. We are currently looking to speak with qualified candidates for a Plant Director position to lead operations at one of their manufacturing facilities

As a Plant Director, you will be responsible for managing the operation of workers and equipment in the production of high-quality, high-value products, while applying learned knowledge of the processes and production methods involved. The Plant Director maintains a productive, cost-efficient, high-quality production operation, providing daily coordination and oversight of plant activities.

Responsibilities of a Plant Director

• Oversee all plant operations and ensure each department is operating effectively.
• Initiate changes to production and other processes within the plant when needed.
• Ensure that product and revenue goals are being met.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Increase job knowledge of the team by educating employees on methods and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
• Conduct meetings resulting in clear action plans.
• Develop and control profits, plans and budgets.
• Implement cost-effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, human capital, wages and salaries.
• Manage capital asset maintenance.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Accomplish objectives by troubleshooting concerns, planning, evaluating, and tracking activities.
• Achieve operational objectives by building strategic plans and reviews.
• Ensure standards related to Good Manufacturing Practices, safety, quality and Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to.

Experience Required to be a Plant Director

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Business, Operations Management, or any other related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant required.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience required.
• High level of leadership skills, including strategic thinking, fostering teamwork, cultivating relationships, and demonstrable experience leading teams through change.

What is in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) with 7% company contributions.
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off.
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave.

If you are interested, please click apply now and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch.

Major Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract, you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straightforward.

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