Plant Manager

Plant Manager required for Global Food & Beverage Manufacturing Firm

• Manufacturing Operations Team
• Washington DC-Baltimore Metro Area
• $140,000-$165,000 + Bonus + Relocation

A Global Food & Beverage organization is seeking a driven, hands-on leader as Plant Manager for their world-class facility.

Summary:

The Plant Manager will be responsible for leading all manufacturing operations in a manner which aligns with organizational goals and FDA/USDA standards, protocols, and policies.

The ideal Plant Manager will have the following skill set:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field required; Master’s Degree preferred
• 10+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Food or beverage manufacturing environment required
• High-speed bottling experience a strong plus
• Expertise with USDA, FDA or GMP Guidelines
• LEAN/Six Sigma Certifications such as Green Belt or Black Belt preferred, but not required
• Superior leadership abilities
• Ability to serve as a cultural and organizational change agent

The Plant Manager will have the following responsibilities:

• Oversee all manufacturing operations and daily activities within the facility
• Lead a high performing and cohesive team with collaboration across EHS, Quality, Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, Human Resources within the facility
• Drive Continuous Improvement and safety culture across entire facility
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop, execute and uphold long-term business plans which align with company vision, values and standards
• Hire, train, motivate and lead employees into organizational leaders
• Ensure service requirements are met
• Develop, implement and uphold operational KPIs to maximize productivity and ensure operational excellence
• Ensure operations are in compliance with GMP Standards and FDA Regulations