Plant Manager

Senior Plant Manager
Location: Pendergrass, GA site
Come lead the production function at our Premix plant with a team of 7 direct reports and 16 indirect reports.

We seek a visible leader who will plan, coordinate, and manage the production of custom premixes and distribution of our animal nutrition and health products.

Be part of our growth journey

Youll report directly to the Director Premix Operations for Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH).
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Key Responsibilities:
Define and manage the manufacturing and maintenance plan for the premix plant and provide SHE and Quality leadership
Set the strategy and direction for the premix plant (single year and multi-year) in line with the DSM ANH mission for World Class Operations
Drive continuous improvement in all areas of the plant to build overall operational efficiencies, plant reliability and asset utilization
Develop and coach the team, setting expectations and ensuring accountability throughout the plant
Select, manage, coach and develop staff to improve engagement and retention
We Bring :
A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits
A place to grow and develop with the opportunity to lead and develop a strong team
A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet
The opportunity to manage the overall budget for fixed operating costs
The chance to positively impact the performance, health and welfare of animal agriculture
You Bring:
Minimum 10 years of operations/manufacturing experience required
Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience within an ISO certified and/or cGMP regulated environment required
Experience directly managing others required with proven leadership skills with ability to coach and develop team members
Prior experience as a Plant/Site Manager and/or Production unit or department operations manager required (external only)
Prior experience as a Plant/Site Manager and/or Production unit or department operations manager preferred (internal only)
Experience with continuous improvement and plant debottlenecking highly desirable
Able to coordinate team efforts and keep the group informed and organized
Bachelors degree required; degree in a discipline of Engineering is preferred
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: theres a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair.We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.
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