Plant Operations Director

2 weeks ago


Perham, Minnesota, United States Bongards Creameries Full time

Job Summary: Bongards Creameries is seeking a highly experienced and skilled operations leader to serve as our Plant Manager in our Natural Cheese and Whey manufacturing facility in Perham, MN. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all manufacturing, quality, maintenance, inventory, and human capital in the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure all plant operations, including coordination between departments, meet production, maintenance, safety, quality, and sanitation goals.
  • Maintain the highest standards of quality, product safety, and employee safety at all times.
  • Develop and maintain an effective network of communication to keep all departments informed of strategic and operational goals.
  • Select, mentor, and motivate departmental leaders within the plant.
  • Coordinate and attend production, safety, quality, maintenance, and sanitation meetings to meet overall business goals.
  • Work with departmental leaders to influence and lead change that improves individual, team, and business performance.
  • Partner with Human Resources on talent management, performance reviews, and talent acquisition.
  • Provide coaching to plant maintenance, quality, safety, logistics, sanitation, and production team leaders.
  • Build relationships of trust and have a clear point of view informed by own insights, business acumen, best practices, and industry trends.
  • Oversee the fiscal operations of the plant, including full ownership of the P&L.
  • Maintain the facility in an audit-ready state for customers or regulatory agencies.
  • Encourage a continuous learning environment for departmental leaders by staying current with the latest technologies and processes in the industry.

Requirements:

  • At least 10 years of manufacturing experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
  • Significant knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or Operations Management.
  • Proficiency in operational finances, capital expenditures, and industry standards.
  • Ability to interact with integrity and a high level of professionalism with all levels of employees and management.
  • Ability to assess issues, make quick decisions, implement solutions, and influence change.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Professional presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.


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