Job Title: Plant Manager
Department: Non-Grain Platform
Location: Burley, ID
Reports To: Director of Operations PFV
Wage Plan/Exemption: Salaried

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for overseeing the daily plant operations for dehydrated potato products, such as, but not limited to white potatoes, brown potatoes and sweet potatoes. This opportunity is located in Burley, Idaho and is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating all production related activities in the facility.
If you are a high-energy, entrepreneur that enjoys producing positive result then this is the opportunity for you. The successful leader will possess a strong background in the food industry or pet food ingredient industry with a proven track record for increasing operational efficiencies while simultaneously optimizing labor and productivity
Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• BS Degree, preferably within an engineering discipline from a four-year college or university
• 5 -10 years of plant management experience
• Strong understanding of USDA and FDA food-processing operations
• Knowledge of all Federal/State food regulations and understand GMPs and HACCP
• Knowledge of ERP Systems
• High level of organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability
• Strong interpersonal, technical and presentation skills

• Manage daily plant operations through direct reports and functional support areas.Provide overall leadership and direction to plant production supervisors, shipping and sanitation supervisor. Partners with indirect functional staff.
• Manage and develop direct reporting staff.
• Serve as backup point of contact for applicable business unit issues.
• Set overall direction and priority of manufacturing related expectations and projects.
• Monitor key performance indicators to assess labor and variance to productivity, and schedule adherence.
• Lead and direct the management team to deliver plant operating plans.
• Responsible for implementing strategies to increase efficiency, maintain quality, and ensure continuous improvement of production, shipping and sanitation processes and procedures.
• Lead production team in creating a work environment which reflects a commitment to employee safety, product quality, food safety, and positive employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with all quality and food safety requirements.
• Directly supports the development of internal talent in preparation for future advancement and promotional opportunities.
• Responsible for enforcing consistent, fair and inclusive employment practices, legal and corporate compliance, as well as behaviors reflective of the company’s culture.