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Head of Plant Operations
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About Wellness Pet Company
The Wellness Pet Company specializes in crafting and producing high-quality natural pet food, treats, and dental chews. Our commitment to natural, premium nutrition is centered on achieving proven health outcomes, fostering a mutual sense of wellbeing for pets and their families. Our team, known as Wellies, is passionately dedicated to enhancing the lives of pets and their owners. We believe in the impact we make daily and understand that through collaboration, we can achieve remarkable results—not only in delivering superior nutrition but also in creating a brighter future for pets, their families, and the community. When you become part of Wellness Pet, you engage with a team whose shared values and mission create a dynamic and fulfilling workplace.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Plant Operations is a full-time, salaried role responsible for overseeing all aspects of food production and packaging. This position encompasses a wide range of operational duties, including data management, production planning, quality assurance, and employee health and safety. The Director will maintain comprehensive supervision over staff across various departments. Specific responsibilities include:
- Supervising personnel in data management, production planning, and execution.
- Aligning operational activities to evaluate production metrics and develop continuous improvement strategies.
- Collaborating with leadership on initiatives related to employee health & safety, quality assurance, and productivity enhancements.
- Overseeing production planning to ensure alignment with corporate demand forecasts and local manufacturing schedules.
- Facilitating the timely generation of production schedules to meet customer delivery expectations.
- Effectively balancing production plans with manufacturing costs.
- Ensuring timely reporting and accuracy of shop orders through diligent data management.
- Promoting positive employee relations through coaching, development, and effective problem resolution.
- Training and mentoring department leads to embrace change and continuous improvement.
- Ensuring all personnel are adequately trained to perform their essential functions.
- Establishing and enforcing operational procedures and standards.
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders across all management levels.
- Exhibiting initiative in achieving objectives and serving as a positive leadership example.
- Maintaining a culture focused on change, addressing employee concerns, and achieving operational goals.
- Monitoring and managing departmental budgets in line with the annual operating plan.
- Participating in regular audits and contributing to the development of procedures and corrective actions.
- Upholding company policies and conducting departmental activities in accordance with established guidelines.
Safety Responsibilities
- Completing safety documentation and ensuring compliance with program standards, reporting any deviations to the Environmental Health & Safety Manager.
- Participating in mandatory safety training programs.
- Reporting all safety incidents, near misses, and injuries promptly.
Quality Assurance & Food Safety
- Completing quality and food safety documentation and ensuring compliance with program standards, reporting deviations to the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager.
- Participating in mandatory food safety and quality training programs.
- Maintaining the integrity of the BRC system by adhering to policies outlined in the Quality Policy Manual and taking necessary actions to address deficiencies.
- Reporting food safety and quality system failures and taking corrective actions to preserve the BRC system.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for an individual who embodies the following qualities:
- Consumer-focused in all actions.
- Willing to go the extra mile to ensure tasks are completed correctly.
- Accountable for personal and team performance.
- Committed to continuous development through feedback and learning opportunities.
- A true collaborator who shares resources and engages in constructive discussions.
- Appreciates diversity and seeks to learn from different perspectives.
- Actively contributes to community initiatives and supports sustainable practices.
For this role, we require:
- An associate's degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- A collaborative spirit and ability to work well with others.
- Self-motivation and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
- Problem-solving skills to navigate various challenges.
- Physical capability to lift up to 65 pounds and perform tasks involving sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and moving throughout the facility.
- Willingness to work in environments with varying temperatures and potential exposure to shop elements.
Why Choose Wellness Pet
We prioritize the wellbeing of our employees, their families, and their pets. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support health, personal interests, and professional growth. For more details about our benefits, please visit our website.
The Wellness Pet Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
