Plant Manager

4 weeks ago

Decatur, Illinois, United States Stratas Foods Full time
Company Description

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Hillside and Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

The Plant Manager is responsible for all operations at the plant. The Plant Manager must direct the resources of the facility such that the plant operates within budget while delivering quality products, and superior service, in a safe and challenging work environment. Ensure optimal use of all facility resources to achieve the lowest possible cost in the manufacture of products that meet customer expectations, and in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

1. Establish clear plant goals and objectives in alignment with corporate strategies and business initiatives.

2. Coordinate development of subordinate level goals and action plans consistent with the overall plant goals and objectives.

3. Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies.

4. Monitor and implement annual capital plans that maintain the plant infrastructure, provide for new products and services, and provide productivity savings necessary to meet financial targets.

5. Maintain compliance with State & Federal environmental regulations.

6. Guarantee plant operates safely and in compliance with OSHA and regulatory mandates.

7. Ensure plant is operated in compliance with all environmental regulatory standards.

8. Identification, development and execution of cost savings / productivity projects.

9. Purchasing, to include, materials, supplies, and utilities.

10. Management of maintenance inventory parts & supplies.

11. Oversee food safety through good manufacturing practices compliance.

12. Ensure finished goods meet internal and external quality requirements through establishment of HACCP and other quality processes.

13. Identify and implement initiatives that provide our customers' continuous improvement opportunities in customer service.

14. Provide leadership in the creation of a zero injuries culture at the plant.

15. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of a robust process safety management program for the plant.

16. Maintain compliance with Food Safety & Security policy & procedures.

17. Achieve customer service goals and objectives.

18. Foster a positive, motivated and challenging work environment.

19. Develop reporting mechanisms to track and communicate progress of key plant objectives.

20. Training & Development of Salaried Staff.

21. Performance evaluation of Salaried Staff.

22. Training & development of hourly work force.

23. Provide a leadership role in the development and implementation of appropriate productivity improvement initiatives.

24. Conduct daily meetings covering production, quality, and plant needs.

25. Assumes responsibilities of the Plant Superintendent in their absence.

26. Communicate with Corporate for daily operations.

27. Appoint who is qualified to supervise and train in the plant.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Related Experience: At least 10 years of experience in Plant and Production Supervisory positions; Experience working in a union environment a plus; Experience in the Food Industry preferred

Equipment/Software Skills: MS Office Suite (Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), AS 400

Familiarity with PLC, Warehouse Management Systems, Inventory Management Systems, Plant Automation Systems

Must be able to interface with mainframe, general accounting, MRP, and order processing.

Competencies:

1. Communications - Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills in dealing with those both internal and external to Stratas are critical to success. Listens and gets clarification.
2. Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
3. Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data.
4. Root cause problem-solving techniques: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Gather and analyze information skillfully; Develop alternative solutions.
5. Developing teamwork and productivity: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Additional Information

Physical: Sitting/Walking/Climbing as required in a manufacturing environment.

Sensory: Good Listening Skills; Public speaking abilities to communicate with both hourly and salaried personnel.

Mental/Reasoning: Organizational; Decision making ability; Multi-tasking; Must have strong analytical and problem solving abilities to accommodate a quick paced environment (a quick thinker).

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Stratas Foods Applicant Request for Accommodation Form: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance

Stratas Foods California Privacy Rights Act Policy: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance

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