Plant Manager

at  Land OLakes

Plant Manager
The Plant Manager is responsible to oversee all aspects of the operation within the Lima OH facility. This position manages the daily activities of the plant and is responsible for the proper execution of all tasks associated with human safety, product quality and plant operations. The position will manage the plant costs to ensure spend is in alignment with set budget.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE (TO BE ABLE TO PERFORM THIS JOB):

• High school/GED and 3-5 years leadership experience in a feed manufacturing facility or Associates degree and 5-7 years leadership experience in a closely applicable manufacturing facility.
• Strong leadership skills and strategic planning skills.
• Must be respected by peers, co-workers, vendors, and internal and external customers.
• Must have strong customer relations skills in working with both internal and external customers.
• Requires proven and demonstrated project management capabilities and the ability to diagnose operational inefficiencies.
• Assignments will be broad in nature and require originality and ability to navigate complex problems and issues and utilize others to find resolution.

COMPETENCIES-SKILLS (REQUIRED):

• Leadership
• Verbal and written communications skills
• Strong positive employee relation skills
• Project management capabilities
• Ability to diagnose operational inefficiencies
• Analyze operational budgets
• Facilitate teams
• Drive overall plant operational improvements
• Strong computer skills.

Preferred Experience/Knowledge (to be able to perform this job):

• 5+ years feed mill experience
• Bachelors degree

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS REGULARLY INCLUDE:

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
• Wearing personal protective equipment
• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot or dusty environments for extended periods
• Periodic work across shifts.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership to the overall operation, including Production Supervisor, QA Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor and Office personnel.
• Coach and manage performance of all direct reports and entire plant team.
• Be a change agent for the facility by influencing and inspiring all team members.
• Ensure materials, equipment, and supplies that are needed to perform daily production are in place.
• Manage the plant budget and communicate concerns when these are present.
• Work with internal and external customers to ensure the plant is meeting set expectations.
• Ensure that human safety is a core value for all team members by promoting a safe work environment and safe work practices.
• Develop talent within the plant to ensure strong leadership is present at all levels.
• Manage all plant capital spend by working closely with maintenance and submitting all capital requests and making sure that all projects are completed on time and within the authorized dollar amount.
• Seek out cost savings initiatives and take action to ensure the plant is best serving the overall company.
• Support product quality improvements by ensuring all EQMS requirements are in place.
• In cooperation with Human Resources maintain strong employee relations.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts via process improvement teams within the plant.
• Create team engagement to find and resolve production limiters.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Developing and executing the site budget within corporate guidelines.
• Providing strategic direction.
• Managing all plant resources to optimize profitability to meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations.
• Creating a positive work environment that supports continuous improvement, reinforces company philosophy and policies and diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Develop the skills and capabilities of both salaried and hourly team members.