Dairy Plant Manager
Company: The Judge Group Inc.
Location: Fresno
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Location: Fresno, CADescription: Our food manufacturing client
is currently seeking a Dairy Plant Manager for their operations
south of Fresno, CA. Responsible for driving improved performance,
customer relationships, plant asset utilization, and positive
employee relations.Other responsibilities include but are not
limited to developing and executing the site budget within
corporate guidelines. Manage 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 ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce. Develop the skills
and capabilities of both salaried and hourly team members. This job
will have the following responsibilities:Directs the overall
activities of the manufacturing facilities of the plant to ensure
customer orders are received, scheduled, produced and shipped at
the lowest possible cost to meet the customers' requirements while
maintaining corporate established quality standards. Analyzes plant
operations to ensure that the facility maintains a leadership
position in the industry and that it takes advantage of new
processes and technologies that become available.Is responsible for
expense control, including shrink, labor and overhead costs
utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques.Develops annual
manufacturing expense budget in accordance with forecasted sales
volumes and planned inventory levels.Develops and manages
implementation of plant capital budget.Provides reliable and
accurate information to finance to ensure that end of month closing
schedules are met.Ensures that appropriate standard operating
procedures (SOP's) are developed and maintained for all aspects of
the business.Is responsible for expense management and control,
including shrink, labor and overhead costs utilizing Continuous
Improvement techniques and a Management Operating Structure
(MOS).Implements plant safety programs and ensure compliance with
good manufacturing practices (GMP's).Is responsible for the Food
Security Policy/Program to assess potential food security risks and
to ensure food security preventive measures are being implemented
and routinely audited regarding the manufacturing, handling and
storage of all food ingredients as well as finished goods.Is
responsible for all corporate, customer and government audits to
ensure compliance.Is responsible for environmental
compliance.Collaborates with other plant managers within company to
share best practices.Acts as a liaison with Distribution, Sales and
Customer Service to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction in
helping to address customer inquiries, problems and concerns.Is
responsible for maintaining proper staffing levels, employee
performance evaluations, discipline, and employee commendation.Is
responsible for the overall succession planning and development of
plant management staff.For those facilities with a collective
bargaining agreement, additional responsibilities will include
assisting in contract negotiations, grievances and arbitrations and
all aspects of contract management. Ensures compliance with all
company Corporate policies and procedures.Engages in the typical
responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating,
organizing, integrating, and controlling.Has supervisory
responsibility involving staffing, conducting performance
appraisals, training and developing subordinates, promotions,
salary increases, terminations, disciplinary actions, etc.
Qualifications & Requirements:10+ years progressive manufacturing
experience with proven leadership qualities and a history of
delivering sustainable results and with demonstrated success in
LEAN/Six Sigma/TMM and Employee/Labor Relations, dairy industry
preferredBachelor's degree in Science/Food Science, Agriculture,
Business Administration, Engineering or related education is
required.Dairy experience is required, powder and
drying/evaporation processing highly desired. Develop teamwork and
collaboration that improves plant culture, drives business results
with people leadership and developmentAbility to develop strategic
plans and implement actions for the siteProven track record with
Mfg Transformation/change management that drive costs savings and
enhanced plant culture Contact: apatt@judge.comThis job and many
more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at
www.judge.com
Keywords: The Judge Group Inc., Fresno , Dairy Plant Manager, Accounting, Auditing , Fresno, California
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