Plant Manager

PLANT MANAGER - ATWATER, CATarget Salary = $160,000 to $170,000OVERVIEW:Direct all plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, safety, administration, warehouse, and sanitation. Manage operations to assure compliance with all regulatory agencies, setting a high standard of safety and directing operations in a cost-effective manner within company policies, objectives, and established budget guidelines.WHAT YOU"LL DO:Manage Plant to meet company budgets, capital expenditures, maintenance, and facilities spending.Measure and evaluate key performance and productivity targets against established standards and goals, including staffing levels. Lead efforts to optimize cost performance. Prepare quantitative analysis and make recommendations using Excel spreadsheets, where appropriate.Monitor the manufacture of all products to ensure in-full shipments within established lead times. Monitor sales forecasts and product shipments to establish and maintain proper inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods in the plant. Assure absolute accuracy of product shipments to customers.Hire, train, and develop staff at all levels within the plant. Demonstrate leadership by team building, conducting staff training and striving for continuous improvement in the operation.Lead the safety effort within the plant to ensure a safe workplace for all employees.Manage the plant to ensure complete compliance with all regulatory agencies, including local government agencies.Assure inventory accuracy of all raw materials, work in process, and finished goods products. Initiate actions for continuous improvements to warehouse operations in inventory control and material handling.Interface directly with Sales, Customer Service, Quality, and other appropriate company departments to ensure customer satisfaction and effective intra-company communication.Demonstrate computer proficiency to analyze productivity, cost measurements, and other analyses.Strive to develop and enhance the company's image in the local community.Perform other assignments as directed by management.WHAT YOU'LL NEED:Minimum five years of food industrial experience in Plant Management.Experience with labor unions and grievance and collective bargaining processes.Excellent report writing skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).Excellent knowledge of food manufacturing processes and canning experience a plus.Excellent understanding of food safety.Excellent knowledge of using various statistical and analytical tools and fundamentals.Excellent understanding of financial drivers.Excellent relationship skills.Excellent experience with government regulatory requirements in food processing.Excellent knowledge of SQF or related GFSI standards and auditing processes. WHY TEASDALE:At Teasdale Latin Foods, our People Principles are all about Living LATIN.What is LATIN, and how do I live it? Let us fill you in.L is Learning. It emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and development within Teasdale and promotes a culture of curiosity, exploration, and acquiring new knowledge and skills.A is Accountability. This encourages individuals to take ownership of their actions and responsibilities, promoting a sense of personal and collective accountability ensuring we understand how to achieve our goals.T is Teamwork. It emphasizes the value of diverse perspectives, collective problem-solving, and synergy among team members, enabling us to achieve greater outcomes by leveraging the strengths and expertise of our employees.I is Innovation. This promotes an environment where we are empowered to think outside the box, challenge the status quo, and seek innovative solutions to problems, fostering an atmosphere of adaptability and openness to change.N is Nurturing. It emphasizes the importance of supporting and developing our employees' well-being, growth, and potential, showing that we care and are willing to invest in their long-term success and satisfaction.We believe in finding the right people for the right roles and helping them to build careers. If this sounds like a place you'd like to be, hit applyStill not convinced? What about:Day One - Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions at 60 Days Career Growth Opportunities and Professional DevelopmentIf you are passionate about being the right kind of contributor, the point person of a fast-paced diverse workforce, and a steward of great tradition, come join the family. We want people who are up for a challenge. Let's live LATIN