Job Description
Plant Director
Sabetha, KS
Salary is negotiable based on experience
Full relocation package offered
Position Objective:
Provide full leadership and accountability for all plant operations, including Receiving, Sanitation, Quality, Packaging, Extrusion, Purchasing, Shipping/Receiving, Scheduling, Safety, Food Safety, Budgeting, Office Administration, SQF compliance, and FSMA requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute strategic objectives set by senior leadership.
- Develop, manage, and control plant budgets.
- Assess labor needs and optimize staffing levels.
- Drive operational efficiency and productivity across all departments.
- Oversee and administer employee incentive and bonus programs.
- Direct all day-to-day plant operations.
- Ensure completion of all required company training programs.
- Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor, analyze, and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Provide regular operational feedback to corporate leadership.
- Optimize production scheduling to maximize efficiency while maintaining food safety and quality standards.
- Ensure all products meet company specifications, policies, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with senior management to align plant performance with organizational goals.
- Obtain and maintain PCQI certification.
- Enforce site-specific food safety systems, including:
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
- Pre-requisite programs related to quality and food safety
- Food defense protocols
- SQF system requirements
- Risk-based preventive controls
- Standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company policies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: BA / BS in science, engineering or business administration preferred.
- Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing supervision and management, preferably in the food industry.
- Inspire, lead, motivate, and appreciate team members to work collectively & collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to company goals.
- Demonstrated personnel leadership with solid management skills. Ability to oversee and lead a large cross functional team is a must. Servant leader.
- Experience in managing schedules and budget.
- Experience working in a GMP environment, establishing best practices and operation procedures.
For more information, apply directly or email me at james.murawa@acepartners.com