Global Harvest Foods, LLC
Plant Manager
Global Harvest Foods, LLC, Harrold, South Dakota, United States, 57536
Would you like to be part of a growth-oriented and industry-leading company who cares about its family of employees and prides itself on doing the right things for its business and people?
Global Harvest Foods is a national manufacturer in the bird feeding industry with a rich 40+-year history of delighting many “A” list retailers with our branded and private label product lines. Our manufacturing & distribution facilities are located strategically throughout the United States to provide our retail partners with the highest quality products and optimized service levels.
We are looking for an experienced and confident Plant (Business Unit) Manager to join our team in Harrold, SD. The Plant Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the operation within the plant. They will manage scheduling, oversee daily operating reports, and increase production by providing leadership and carrying out strategic plans, along with company policies, with emphasis on safety and quality. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with an analytical mind and excellent interpersonal communication skills, and a strong background in Lean Manufacturing.
Duties and Responsibilities
include the following:
Actively plan, deploy and advise necessary actions to meet the Corporate Scorecard and Performance goals.
Manage production of all products and coordinate production schedules.
Develop and implement strategies to increase productivity and production rates.
Handle all aspects of personnel management at the plant level in conjunction with the Human Resources Manager & SVP of Operations as necessary.
Define capital projects including cost justification and timing and manage and coordinate assigned projects including bid approval and equipment purchasing.
Maintain a safe work environment, driving safety programs, practices and training in accordance with company policy and applicable state and federal laws.
Determine any facility maintenance issues and establish preventive maintenance practices.
Direct quality control and training throughout the plant to meet company, as well as customer requirements for quality and perform necessary audits. Ensure all compliance needs are met.
Troubleshoot errors/mistakes and quickly implement error proofing techniques.
Track actual performance versus budget for production, projects and costs.
Look for, develop and promote a Continuous Improvement philosophy throughout plant, and implement process improvements.
Implement Lean Manufacturing and train associates with these principles, as well as other GMP’s.
Manage warehouse operations including inventory control and transportation coordination.
Participate in business and strategic planning processes.
Perform frequent inspections and audits of the work processes.
Follow and adhere to all city, state, federal and company enforced policies, procedures, and regulations.
Food Safety Responsibilities
Ensure that all ingredients appear to be free from contamination.
Ensure that the scales used have been calibrated each morning.
Ensure the proper specifications are met with each product.
Verify that all records are updated on the server and all documents are complete.
Follow appropriate procedures for clearing the rail cars that have been fumigated.
Assist with coordination of BRC audits, as well as prompt findings/action closure.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing and 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment and working with packaging equipment.
Basic accounting knowledge and auditing.
Safety and OSHA/WISHA training required.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Explorer and Microsoft Outlook.
Available to travel 20% of the time to attend meetings and conferences as needed.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and team-oriented, with strong communication skills.
Global Harvest Foods offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, paid holidays, PTO.
For immediate consideration, please send your resume and cover letter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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Global Harvest Foods is a national manufacturer in the bird feeding industry with a rich 40+-year history of delighting many “A” list retailers with our branded and private label product lines. Our manufacturing & distribution facilities are located strategically throughout the United States to provide our retail partners with the highest quality products and optimized service levels.
We are looking for an experienced and confident Plant (Business Unit) Manager to join our team in Harrold, SD. The Plant Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the operation within the plant. They will manage scheduling, oversee daily operating reports, and increase production by providing leadership and carrying out strategic plans, along with company policies, with emphasis on safety and quality. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with an analytical mind and excellent interpersonal communication skills, and a strong background in Lean Manufacturing.
Duties and Responsibilities
include the following:
Actively plan, deploy and advise necessary actions to meet the Corporate Scorecard and Performance goals.
Manage production of all products and coordinate production schedules.
Develop and implement strategies to increase productivity and production rates.
Handle all aspects of personnel management at the plant level in conjunction with the Human Resources Manager & SVP of Operations as necessary.
Define capital projects including cost justification and timing and manage and coordinate assigned projects including bid approval and equipment purchasing.
Maintain a safe work environment, driving safety programs, practices and training in accordance with company policy and applicable state and federal laws.
Determine any facility maintenance issues and establish preventive maintenance practices.
Direct quality control and training throughout the plant to meet company, as well as customer requirements for quality and perform necessary audits. Ensure all compliance needs are met.
Troubleshoot errors/mistakes and quickly implement error proofing techniques.
Track actual performance versus budget for production, projects and costs.
Look for, develop and promote a Continuous Improvement philosophy throughout plant, and implement process improvements.
Implement Lean Manufacturing and train associates with these principles, as well as other GMP’s.
Manage warehouse operations including inventory control and transportation coordination.
Participate in business and strategic planning processes.
Perform frequent inspections and audits of the work processes.
Follow and adhere to all city, state, federal and company enforced policies, procedures, and regulations.
Food Safety Responsibilities
Ensure that all ingredients appear to be free from contamination.
Ensure that the scales used have been calibrated each morning.
Ensure the proper specifications are met with each product.
Verify that all records are updated on the server and all documents are complete.
Follow appropriate procedures for clearing the rail cars that have been fumigated.
Assist with coordination of BRC audits, as well as prompt findings/action closure.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing and 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment and working with packaging equipment.
Basic accounting knowledge and auditing.
Safety and OSHA/WISHA training required.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Explorer and Microsoft Outlook.
Available to travel 20% of the time to attend meetings and conferences as needed.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and team-oriented, with strong communication skills.
Global Harvest Foods offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, paid holidays, PTO.
For immediate consideration, please send your resume and cover letter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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