Jobs
>
Los Angeles

    Plant Operations Manager - Los Angeles, United States - Coast Packing Company

    Default job background
    Description

    About Coast Packing:

    Coast Packing doesnt create the meals millions consume; it enhances their flavor. As a family-owned business for over a century, we've been the foremost supplier of animal fat shortenings, specializing in lard and beef tallow, across the Western United States. Our clientele includes major manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and smaller food service operations.

    Role Summary:

    The Plant Manager will lead the construction of a greenfield facility, providing leadership, management, and vision to establish operational controls, administrative procedures, and people systems. The objective is to achieve both short-term and long-term operating efficiency effectively. This role is marked by a leadership style that is respectful, constructive, and energetic, in alignment with the company's objectives.

    Location:

    Confidential

    Responsibilities:

    • Lead and manage multi-million-dollar project, including but not limited to design, construction, certification, and start-up of new state of the art food manufacturing facility.
    • Communicate and drive the strategic vision, overall direction, and leadership to the management team and workforce with the goal of generating maximum efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
    • Provides insight and leadership in driving the plants improved performance through employee involvement, lean culture, and employee development.
    • Responsible for managing overall operating expenses, capital projects & expenditures, and budgets.
    • Collaborates with senior leadership team & Corporate Chef to ensure the continued growth, improvement, and profitability of the organization.
    • Provides timely, accurate, and complete reports on the operating condition of the company to the VP of Operations.
    • Provide direct leadership to management team and employees to motivate, challenge, and guide activities pertinent to operational efficiency, quality, schedule reliability, cost & profitability, and customer satisfaction.
    • Spearhead the development, communication, and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
    • Collaborates with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of the company.
    • Develop, motivate, and lead a high performance management team; attract, recruit, and retain required members of the management team; provide mentoring and coaching as a cornerstone to management development.
    • Foster a success-oriented & accountable environment within the company.
    • Responsible for Safety, Security, Health and regulatory programs on-site including, but not limited to, Process Safety Management/Risk Management plans, emissions permitting and reporting, and support of ongoing safety improvements.
    • Performs duties personally and through subordinate managers and supervisors.
    • Supports the companys Quality Policy, Mission Statement, Values, and other policies and procedures in support of a state of the art USDA, BRC certified facility.
    • Develop and execute annual and long-term goals, strategies and objectives at the site level to fulfill the growth and financial return objectives of the company.
    • Establishes and maintains strong relationships with key decision makers and suppliers.
    • Collaborates effectively across the organization to achieve financial commitments.
    • Develops and tracks Key Performance Indicators and improvement plans against them.
    • Prepares and submits the timely delivery of activity and monthly reports to keep management and others informed about the status of plant activities.
    • Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, training, coaching, and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.
    • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
    • May be required to travel 15-20% of the time.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically:

    • Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, Management, or related required.
    • Masters Degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, Management, or related is a plus.
    • Minimum 8-10 years progressive operations leadership experience, inclusive of Plant Manager experience.
    • Minimum 5 years experience in a food manufacturing environment required.
    • Experience working with family owned businesses is a plus.
    • Experience in building and managing high-performance teams required.
    • Working knowledge of HACCP, BRC, ISO, or SQF, and Lean Manufacturing required.

    Work Environment:

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations.

    • Office and plant setting. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts.

    Benefits:

    • Competitive base salary and bonus potential
    • PTO
    • 401K
    • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

    **We do not accept unsolicited 3rd party recruitment agency assistance.**


  • AEG Worldwide

    Manager, Operations

    12 hours ago


    AEG Worldwide Los Angeles, United States

    For more than 20 years, **AEG** has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, ...

  • Parsec, Inc.

    Operations Manager

    6 days ago


    Parsec, Inc. Los Angeles, United States

    Parsec, Inc. is a leading provider of contract intermodal terminal management services throughout North America. Since our beginning in 1949, we have built an integrated network consisting of the industry's most qualified people, state-of-the-art equipment, and comprehensive reso ...


  • The Center in Hollywood Los Angeles, United States

    Are you ready to make a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals? Join our team at The Center in Hollywood. As a Manager, of Operations, you'll be a vital support system for our clients, helping them on their journey towards holistic wellness, housing, care, and mor ...

  • J & G INC Apparel

    Operations Manager

    1 week ago


    J & G INC Apparel Los Angeles, United States

    J&G Inc is a reputable apparel manufacturer situated in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. We specialize in creating fashionable women's apparel that keeps up with the latest trends. With a decade of industry experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted and reliable bus ...

  • Pepperdine University

    Operations Manager

    1 day ago


    Pepperdine University West Los Angeles, United States

    The primary purpose of this position is to manage all day-to-day operations for GSEP staff, faculty, and students and support the GSEP Administration and Dean's Office. The Operations Manager serves as the liaison between GSEP and internal and external constituents. Additionally, ...

  • Chaucer Foods

    Operations Manager

    2 days ago


    Chaucer Foods Los Angeles, United States

    **Overview**: · We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our team. As the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our company. This is a leadership role that requires strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and e ...

  • SERVICON

    Operations Manager

    1 week ago


    SERVICON Los Angeles, United States

    **About us** · We are women-owned and operated, with nearly 50 years of expertise as a leading environmental solutions provider, focused on infection prevention for complex facilities. As a local, privately held company, we are agile and can maneuver quickly to support the needs ...


  • CBS Los Angeles, United States

    The CBS Marketing department is seeking a Marketing Operations Manager to join their team in LA The Manager will help facilitate and project manage many organizational and operational opportunities, providing greater insights and alignment for the Senior Leadership Team. The team ...


  • USC Los Angeles, United States

    Capitalizing on over 140 years of history and tradition in downtown Los Angeles, the** University of Southern California (USC) **has embarked on an unprecedented period of expansion. USC is now poised to take its place as the preeminent research institution of the 21st century an ...


  • UCLA Los Angeles, United States

    The Manager, Field Operations will oversee the planning, coordination, installation, service, and repair of IT devices and equipment on campus to ensure that IT meets both the current and future network service needs of a broad range of customers, partners, and key stakeholders i ...


  • Westhome Los Angeles, United States

    **Summary** · As the Operations Support Manager,you will support initiatives that drive company culture, values, branding, and development activities strategically linked to the organization's mission and vision. The position works with the Senior Director of Property Management ...


  • Athens Services Los Angeles, United States

    Summary · The General Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing various aspects of a Material Recovery Facility (MRF), including revenue growth, cost management, and ensuring environmental safety and operational excellence. They will effectively manage the day-to-day operations ...


  • Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Los Angeles, United States

    ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS · Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make ...


  • UCLA Los Angeles, United States

    The Manager, Advancement Database & Operations develops and executes forward-thinking database and operational strategies to enhance the Hammer Museum's fundraising efforts. This position ensures accuracy, up to the minute reliability, and effective utilization of all donor and A ...


  • PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) Los Angeles, United States

    **WHY WORK FOR US?** · We are mission and values driven and your contributions will make a difference. We make a positive difference in people's lives and help an average of 23 people per week to find a place to live. · If you join us, you will be able to advocate for change whil ...


  • CBS Los Angeles, United States

    The CBS Marketing department is seeking a Marketing Operations Manager to join their team in LA The Manager will help facilitate and project manage many organizational and operational opportunities, providing greater insights and alignment for the Senior Leadership Team. The team ...


  • See's Candies Los Angeles, United States

    Work is Sweet · 'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superio ...


  • UCLA Los Angeles, United States

    The Manager, AV/IT Operations (AV/IT) will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administrative teams of the Digital Spaces department to ensure services meet quality and efficiency standards. This will include managing operational logistics, shipping and receiving, facili ...


  • Goodwill Southern California Los Angeles, United States

    Goodwill is one of the leading non-profit brands in the world and one of the largest non-profits in Southern California. We are a rapidly evolving organization and yet we have never been more focused on our Mission, on our people, and on our future. It's always a GOOD day in SoCa ...


  • Allied Universal® Los Angeles, United States

    Event Operations Manager · **Overview**: · Allied Universal Event Services, North America's premier crowd management, event staffing, and consulting company, offers exciting careers that make you an integral part of the event excitement. Join a team that services thousands of ent ...