Jobs
>
Sioux City

    Plant Manager - Sioux City, United States - Palmer Candy Company

    Default job background
    Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Palmer Candy Co. is seeking an experienced Plant Manager at our Hwy 75 location.

    The Plant Manager will provide leadership support in all aspects of the production facility. As a member of the Plant Leadership Team, the Plant Manager will be an active leader in support of plant operations and is responsible for continuous improvement, Team Member engagement/retention and maintaining a cost-effective operation. The successful candidate will understand and demonstrate a commitment to safety first.

    Who is Palmer Candy?

    The Palmer Candy Company is a progressive, innovative, fast-growing company making and selling a broad array of confections in a surprising number of markets. Nationally, we participate in almost all market segments and are one of the top suppliers in more than a few categories including bakery confections, private label bagging, bulk chocolates, and contract manufacturing.

    Who are We?

    The Palmer family has been making candy together since 1878 We are proud of our unique history that is highlighted by five generations of family ownership and management. As a Team, we have continued to grow together, sharing in one another's triumphs, learning from our mistakes, and enjoying more than a few good laughs. We enjoy challenging conventions and achieving success by delivering to our customers outstanding service, innovative programs, and terrific products.

    Why work for us?

    Palmer Candy has developed a culture where we treat our Team Members like family. Palmer Candy offers a full range of benefits to our Team Members. Benefits include but are not limited to:

    • Medical Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Company Paid Life Insurance
    • Company Paid Short Term Disability
    • 401(k) with company match
    • PTO and Paid Sick Days

    Essential Functions

    • Maintain a clean and safe plant. Continually improve our safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and Team Member safety behaviors. Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas.
    • Lead a zero-loss culture, assuring a safe working environment and compliance with all EHS and Food Safety Standards.
    • Manage operations through Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), including; safety, food safety, product quality, productivity, plant environmental, cost and customer service.
    • Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of staffing, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital. Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules while ensuring product standards will exceed our customers' expectations.
    • Operate the site at the highest levels of efficiency by managing equipment reliability and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) while managing site spending and expenses to minimum levels required to meet site strategy.
    • Drive continuous improvement activities to achieve world class manufacturing excellence by leading, modeling, and embedding into the culture an innovative, "can do", and LEAN approach.
    • Ensure plant sanitation and quality standards are consistent with federal, state, local, and company requirements.
    • Ensure the product being manufactured meets Palmer Candy and customer's standards, policies and practices through the proper implementation and maintenance of all aspects of quality systems such as GMP, SQF, etc.
    • Build a strong, achievement-oriented team by using the appropriate mix of hiring, delegation, training, monitoring, feedback, development, coaching, motivation, mentoring, and Team Member retention techniques.
    • Identify operational discrepancies and provide focused solutions with a timeline for corrective action.
    • Support the R&D team in developing new product processes, support production runs, costing of labor and scrap standards for new products.
    • Engage and motivate the workforce through an active and strong presence on the production floor.
    • Reduce scrap and waste and initiate other cost reduction activities throughout the facility.
    • Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout all plant departments.
    • Prepares an annual Operating Expense Budget and monthly forecast. Monitors ongoing performance against the budget. Participates in annual business planning and budgeting of the plant.
    • Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume.
    • Provide timely information and reports on issues that affect plant performance and other critical matters.
    • Additional projects and duties as assigned.

    Required Education and Experience.

    • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or technical field required; MBA is a plus.
    • 10+ years of increasingly responsible manufacturing experience, at least 5 years must be in the food industry, candy and/or chocolate manufacturing experience is a plus.
    • Demonstrated leadership of safety initiatives that drive a zero-injury culture.
    • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in continuous improvement methodologies, lean manufacturing tools and operational excellence practices.
    • Demonstrated leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential
    • Ability to lead multicultural teams.
    • Excellent communication skills interacting with all levels of staff, including hourly workforce and senior management.
    • Ability to demonstrate a strong financial/business acumen is required to be successful in this role.
    • Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.
    • Demonstrated success with project management, including developing capital plans and managing from planning to completion.
    • Proficiency in MS Office required, working knowledge of RedZone System strongly preferred.

    Other Duties

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


  • Palmer Candy Company

    Plant Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Palmer Candy Company Sioux City, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionPlant Manager · Palmer Candy Company- Sioux City, IA · Classification · Exempt · Reports to · VP of Operations · JOB DESCRIPTION · Summary/Objective · The Plant Manager will provide leadership support in all aspects of the production facility. ...


  • Stellar Enterprises Central, United States

    About the Company · As one of the leading companies in the market, we are a reliable partner in pipeline and plant construction as a service provider. · Our teams work together to achieve the common goals. Therefore, our clients can expect the highest quality in the execution of ...

  • Sanimax

    Plant Operator-1

    2 weeks ago


    Sanimax Woodbury, United States Full time

    Your professional transformation starts here · Looking for a work environment that's as safe as it is friendly? How about a stable job that offers excellent advancement opportunities, all while helping build a greener future? · This job is for you · Why join Sanimax? · •Full-time ...


  • Michael Foods Inc. Sioux City, United States Full time

    Business Unit Overview: Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sha ...


  • Seaboard Triumph Foods Sioux City, United States

    SUMMARY: PLC Programing & Controls Specialist is responsible for creating and maintaining all PLC and HMI programming, building and maintaining plant dashboard systems (Allen Bradley SE) Servers, helping with scheduled jobs, along with the day to day scripting. This position work ...


  • Riverhead Resources LLC Sioux City, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionDescription: *We pay based on experience* · *$2,000 sign on bonus available* · Feed Energy Company is an agribusiness firm primarily engaged in producing a high-energy, liquid feed ingredient. The company produces and distributes throughout the M ...


  • Riverhead Resources LLC Sioux City, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionDescription:This position's shift works 5 PM- 5 AM on a 2-2-3 schedule. Operators start at $21.00 per hour, with an additional $1.60 shift differential. Operators are eligible for quarterly bonuses, as well · $1,000 dollar sign on bonus available ...

  • CRH Plc.

    Relief Batchperson

    1 week ago


    CRH Plc. Sioux City, United States

    Job ID: 495603 · Standard Ready Mix, A CRH Company, delivers top-quality ready mix concrete for residential, commercial, agricultural, and heavy highway needs from its plants in northwest Iowa and Vermillion, South Dakota. · Position Overview · The Batchperson tickets drivers to ...

  • Palmer Candy Company

    Department Lead

    1 week ago


    Palmer Candy Company Sioux City, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionPalmer Candy is looking for a Department Lead at our Bluff St location. · 2nd shift will work Monday-Friday. Monday-Thursday hours are 3:30 pm- 3:00 am with Friday hours varying from 6 to 10-hour shifts. Saturday hours may be scheduled due to busi ...

  • Dismas Charities

    Resident Monitor

    3 weeks ago


    Dismas Charities Sioux City, IA, United States Full time

    JOIN DISMAS and work for one of the nation's largest not-for-profit providers specializing in community-based adult re-entry programs. Dismas Charities provides quality, cost-effective community-based residential and non-residential supervision and treatment services. ENJOY meani ...


  • Palmer Candy Company Sioux City, United States

    Job Description · Job Description Palmer Candy is looking for a Continuous Improvement Coordinator. · Who is Palmer Candy? · The Palmer Candy Company is a progressive, innovative, fast-growing company making and selling a broad array of confections in a surprising number of mark ...

  • Palmer Candy Company

    Maintenance Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Palmer Candy Company Sioux City, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionPalmer Candy is looking for a Maintenance Manager · Who is Palmer Candy? · The Palmer Candy Company is a progressive, innovative, fast-growing company making and selling a broad array of confections in a surprising number of markets. Nationally, w ...

  • Palmer Candy Company

    Line Support

    2 weeks ago


    Palmer Candy Company Sioux City, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionPalmer Candy is looking for Line Support Team Members for our Bluff St plant. · The starting pay for this position is $18.80 per hour, · 1st shift will work Monday-Friday. Monday-Thursday hours are 6:00 am- 4:30 pm with Friday hours varying from ...

  • Palmer Candy Company

    Line Feeder

    2 weeks ago


    Palmer Candy Company Sioux City, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionPalmer Candy is looking for Line Feeders at our Hwy 75 location. · 2nd shift will work Monday-Friday. Monday-Thursday hours are 6:30 pm- 5:00 am with Friday hours varying from 6 to 10-hour shifts. Saturday hours may be scheduled due to business n ...

  • Palmer Candy Company

    Operator 1

    2 weeks ago


    Palmer Candy Company Sioux City, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionPalmer Candy is looking for an Operator on 1st shift at our Bluff St location. · The starting pay for this position is $20.55 per hour, · 1st shift will work Monday-Friday. Monday-Thursday hours are 5:00 am- 4:30 pm with Friday hours varying from ...


  • Tri-Rinse Sioux City, United States

    Job Description · Job Description1st Shift (Monday - Friday) Competitive Wages and Excellent Benefits · Starting salary up to $20/hour depending on experience · Tri Rinse is an award-winning, St. Louis-based provider of agricultural services including seed box management, contain ...

  • Palmer Candy Company

    Line Feeder

    2 weeks ago


    Palmer Candy Company Sioux City, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionPalmer Candy is looking for Line Feeders at our Hwy 75 location. · 1st shift will work Monday-Friday. Monday-Thursday hours are 5:00 am- 3:30 pm with Friday hours varying from 6 to 10-hour shifts. Saturday hours may be scheduled due to business n ...


  • Palmer Candy Company Sioux City, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionPalmer Candy is looking for a Director of Food Safety and Quality · This position will be located at our Hwy 75. facility and will work 7:30 am- 4:30 pm Monday- Thursday with frequent overtime on Friday's and Saturday's as needed. · Who is Palmer ...

  • Palmer Candy Company

    Line Support

    2 weeks ago


    Palmer Candy Company Sioux City, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionPalmer Candy is looking for Line Support Team Members in our Repack department for 1st shift at our Hwy 75 location. · The starting pay for this position is $19.30 per hour, · 1st shift will work Monday-Friday. Monday-Thursday hours are 6:00 am- ...


  • Palmer Candy Company Sioux City, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionPalmer Candy is looking for an Inventory Control Clerk at our Hwy 75 location. · 1st shift will work Monday-Friday. Monday-Thursday hours are 5:00 am- 3:30 pm with Friday hours varying from 6 to 10-hour shifts. Saturday hours may be scheduled due ...