Plant Operations Manager

7 days ago


Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Grand Prairie Foods Full time
Job Summary

Grand Prairie Foods is seeking a highly skilled Plant Manager to oversee the management of all areas of manufacturing and ensure the production of high-quality products on-schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement, review, and maintain the SQF System, ensuring the integrity of the system and communicating essential information to relevant personnel.
  • Direct and manage plant operations for production, engineering, food safety, and production control.
  • Develop the manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations.
  • Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs to guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and profitability.
  • Work closely with the HR Manager for staffing and hiring needs.
  • Train and elevate staff, taking corrective action as necessary and ensuring compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Direct and monitor Supervisors, Production Leads, and Operators to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan.
  • Act as liaison between department management and executive levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies, and matters affecting their performance.
  • Implement cost-effective systems of control over operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries.
  • Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
Requirements
  • BA/BS in industrial, mechanical, or business administration, or a 4-year technical degree in a related field.
  • 5+ years' experience in manufacturing leadership.
  • USDA experience preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment

The Plant Manager will be required to stand, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull, with lifting requirements of 25lb regularly and up to 50lb occasionally. Exposure to variation in temperature and working with uncooked, cooked, frozen products is also expected.

Expectations
  • Able to manage working in a diverse environment.
  • Conflict management.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Critical thinking and decision making.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Hearing and Visual skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Teams.
  • Ability to lead, train, and motivate staff.


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