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TGG

Plant Manager - Food Manufacturing

TGG, San Diego, CA, United States


Plant Manager

Department

Production

Job Objective

  • Oversee production schedules to ensure timely completion.
  • Implement and uphold quality systems and standards.
  • Improve productivity in alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications

  • Education
    Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Biochemical Engineering.

  • Languages
    Proficiency in English and Spanish.

  • Experience
    Minimum of 10 years in a related field.

  • Travel
    Must be willing to travel as required.

Knowledge & Skills

Technical Knowledge

  • Machinery operation, automated control systems, and resource administration.
  • Proficiency in basic software (Windows, Office Suite).
  • Understanding of physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of materials.
  • Familiarity with HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Defense, Traceability, Process Control, and Sanitary Maintenance.
  • Industrial safety, process costing, and manufacturing processes.

Core Skills

  • Effective verbal communication, teamwork, adaptability, and ability to work under pressure.
  • Proactive leadership with strong personnel management and motivational skills.
  • Strategic thinking, decision-making, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Attitudes

  • Highly responsible, honest, detail-oriented, punctual, and resilient.

Job Responsibilities

  • Resource Management
    Coordinate human resources and infrastructure to meet production schedules, quality, safety, and environmental standards.

  • Productivity
    Achieve a minimum productivity level of 95% with support from other departments to minimize waste.

  • Maintenance
    Implement 100% autonomous maintenance for all equipment to prevent process disruptions.

  • Training and Development
    Foster employee development through continuous training, with support from Human Capital and Quality departments.

  • Process Improvement
    Participate in process inspections and improvements as part of the continuous improvement system.

  • Project Management
    Execute projects assigned by the company, with cross-departmental collaboration as needed.

  • Policy Enforcement
    Ensure compliance with all company policies, regulations, and procedures.

  • Deviation Reporting
    Report deviations and corrective actions to maintain product quality and safety.

  • Critical Control Points
    Oversee monitoring of critical control points to guarantee product integrity.

  • Material Safety
    Monitor raw material specifications to maintain product quality and safety.

  • Quality Documentation
    Keep quality forms and documentation up to date to prevent product contamination.

  • Non-Conformance Reporting
    Report non-conforming products and propose preventive measures.

  • Procedure Development
    Lead the creation of work procedures, control plans, and instructions for continuous improvement.