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Assist Plant Manager; Liquid Feed Supplement; FL

Management Recruiters International, Avon Park, Florida, us, 33826


Assistant Plant Manager

- Liquid Feed Supplement Facility - Florida

My client, a leading company in the Liquid Feed Supplement industry, is seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to fill the role of

Assistant Plant Manager

at their facility in Florida. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in the day-to-day operations of a bulk and medicated liquid feed plant, playing a key role in optimizing efficiency, safety, and profitability. The Assistant Plant Manager will ensure effective handling of orders, especially those involving small-batch, medicated products. This hands-on role also offers opportunities to contribute to regional and global projects.

Company BackgroundAs a global supplier and the largest producer of liquid supplements for livestock, the company manufactures a range of products including tub supplements, feed mill products, dried molasses, and industrial products. They also leverage co-products from various industries to create safe, high-quality, and cost-effective livestock feed supplements. With 25 production facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the company is a world leader in trading agricultural products.

Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise and coordinate activities of plant employees (team of 5).Assist the Plant Manager with recruitment, training, performance management, and discipline.Enforce company policies to ensure a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.Coordinate production and receiving to ensure accurate order fulfillment.Observe operations and recommend efficiency improvements.Assist with customer service activities, serving as a customer contact alongside the Plant Manager.Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations, including product mixing and blending.Plan and maintain records for all medicated products.Assist with plant audits and special projects as needed.Communicate professionally with colleagues and employees, providing constructive feedback.Identify and promptly resolve problems.Maintain confidentiality and support team efforts.Skills and Expertise

3-5 years of experience as a lead/senior plant operator, preferably in agricultural liquids, feed mills, chemicals, or similar industries.Strong knowledge of staff supervision and operating equipment.Must have, or the ability to obtain, and maintain a TWIC card.Familiarity with FDA regulations.Understanding of process equipment and mechanical systems.Customer service-oriented with strong attention to detail in documentation.Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting documents and blueprints; capable of writing reports.Effective communication skills with staff, co-workers, management, and customers.Physically fit and able to work outside for extended periods in various weather conditions.Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.Forklift operation skills.Knowledge of safe handling of chemicals and hazardous substances.Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of learning other software.Compensation : $70K-$85K, plus benefits, relocation assistance, EOE; No sponsorship available.

Company Background

Global supplier and largest producer of liquid supplements for livestock; they produce tub supplements, feed mill products, dried molasses, and industrial products. They also utilize co-products from other industries to create safe, high-quality, cost-effective livestock feed supplements. The company is a world leader in trading agricultural products, with 25 production facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate plant employees' activities (5 team members)Assist the plant manager with recruitment, training, performance management, and disciplineEnforce company policies to ensure a safe and environmentally responsible workplaceCoordinate production and receiving to ensure correct order fulfillmentObserve and recommend improvements for plant efficiencyAssist with customer service activities and act as a customer contact alongside the plant managerEnsure production complies with company policies and regulations, including product mixing and blendingPlan and maintain records for all medicated productsAssist with plant audits and special projects as neededCommunicate professionally with colleagues and employees, and provide respectful feedbackIdentify and resolve problems promptlyMaintain confidentiality and support team effortsSkills and Expertise

3-5 yrs exp as a lead/senior plant operator; preferably in agricultural liquids, feed mills, chemicals, or similar industriesKnowledge of staff supervision and operating equipmentMust have, or ability to obtain, and maintain a TWIC cardKnowledge of FDA regulationsUnderstanding of process equipment and mechanical knowledgeCustomer service focus with attention to detail in documentationAbility to read, analyze, and interpret documents, blueprints, and write reportsEffective communication skills with staff, co-workers, management, and customersPhysically fit to work outside for long periods in any weather conditionAbility to work at heights and in confined spacesForklift truck operation skillsKnowledge of safely working with chemicals and hazardous substancesProficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn other software

Salary : $70-$85 / benefits / relocation assistance / EOE / No Sponsorship