Job Description
Spectra Tech is looking for a Plan Manager in Memphis, TN.
Job Responsibilities:
Our client is looking for a Plant Manager for a Food Manufacturing Plant in Memphis, TN.
Oversee and ensure the proper functioning, efficiency and cohesion of all site activities (production, maintenance, engineering, quality, health and safety, environment, human resources, training) to accomplish site objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Collaborates daily with key centralized functions (such as finance, quality assurance, laboratory, engineering, purchasing, logistics, sales and distribution). Champions a strong health and safety culture, focused on prevention as well as regulatory compliance
Monitors Key Performance Indicators in all relevant areas and manages performance for cost efficiency, quality, flexibility and productivity; Leads routine data-driven reviews with their team using a variety of platforms (Safety Chain, Unix, Cognos, Grafana, LEMS, Alchemy, etc.)
Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment; manage capital assets through acquisition and maintenance.
Develops the annual facility budget, manages operational costs through continuous improvements in processes, implements cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries; updates a forecast of same in response to changes.
Coordinate the investigation and the resolution of plant non-conformities, customer issues and/or complaints in close collaboration with the quality manager and initiate corrective actions in a timely manner against non-conformity.
Accompany site management team in problem solving, employee mobilization and the application of the site rules and/or collective agreement, within a framework of continuous improvement.
Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training and development; Ensures the day-to-day management of human resources in collaboration with site leadership team, including the selection and hiring processes of the sites personnel and succession planning for all functions.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state/province and local regulations, including environmental compliance and the renewal of all appropriate production licenses and permits. Serve as back-up for another site Manager functions, when required.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related discipline in Science/Engineering/Operations management, with emphasis in process control helpful
A minimum of 10 years of experience in operational management, within a fast-paced, production-driven environment
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and management. A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others with integrity and respect. Ability to work successfully with unionized personnel, where applicable.
Understanding of the procedures surrounding food industry standards. Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Food Safety and GFSI programs. Demonstrated ability for continuous process improvement using modern approaches to problem solving: Lean, RCA, PDCA.
Technical skills in materials and inventory management, production scheduling and preventative maintenance.
Basic understanding of industrial equipment: pumps, conveyors, valves, PLCs, variable frequency drives, etc. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with food or biological processes Experience in Dairy, Fermentation and continuous improvement is a plus
Spectra Tech, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are also an E-Verify employer.
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