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 You’ll 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 + Bachelor’s 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: there’s 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. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant'srace, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion,gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know. Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.