Plant Manager

• Track P&L metrics and participate in financial analysis & planning
• Assist the Market Manager to develop and manage the annual Capital expenditure, sales forecasts, P&L management for assigned plant.
• Review & approve invoices, expenses & other accounting reports as required by policy.
• Evaluates, recommends and implements capital improvement projects that contributes to increased efficiencies relative to company goals and objectives
• Track budgets and progress towards monthly / annual sales & profit targets
• Supports Market Manager by helping prepare, analyze, and reconcile financial reports in order to meet markets strategic initiatives as needed
• Discuss financial performance with Market Manager as needed define and execute plans for financial corrections.

• Promote a performance-driven and continuous-improvement environment for manufacturing operations. Foster innovation and creativity within the plant.
• Proactively seeks ways to improve KPI’s particularly decreasing CPU (cost per unit) and maintaining quality, efficiency and customer service.
• Evaluates manufacturing, production and logistics processes for improved efficiencies at assigned plant.
• Work with the Market Manager to provide insights on process improvement opportunities for safety, quality, delivery, production and cost reduction. Gain approval, develop plans and lead the implementation.

• Responsible for all manufacturing and logistics related activities for assigned plant.
• Oversee production to ensure fulfillment of all customer orders.
• Ensure on schedule and on budget delivery.
• Assess plant performance against Operating Plans & Standards. Ensure plant performance meets area goals and exceeds customer requirements.
• Maintain the plant’s PSM\RMP and HACCP programs
• Maintain Preventive Maintenance program and make updates as needed
• Incident commander/responder in the event of Hazmat leak or spill

• Manages hiring, training, and performance of all DSD drivers as applicable either directly or in support of a Distribution Supervisor(s).
• Manages driver scheduling, delivery execution & DVM board to include DNS, SAS, OOS
• Manages performance and drive improvement in scorecard metrics.
• Ensures all deliveries are made safely and efficiently including DSD, transport and special events.
• Manages plant delivery staff including scheduling and driver check-in.
• Drives safety & compliance as a priority including DQ files, hours of service, daily vehicle inspection report and accident reporting and completion.
• Manages handheld, fuel card and fleet.

• Emphasize safety programs and initiatives and assure the highest standard of safety throughout the plant and distribution centers.
• Track and monitor safety metrics and communicate these metrics to plant staff.
• Investigate & review accidents & injuries with follow-up as necessary. Ensure timely and accurate documentation is completed.

• Manages staffing requirements for increased labor efficiencies to meet plant objectives.
• Establishes standards of performance including timely and accurate use of the performance management process to evaluate and communicate effectiveness and suggestions for development opportunities.
• Conduct staff meetings to communicate key information and ensure messages are cascaded down into the organization.
• Supervise, develop, and coach supervisors at the plant.
• Work with management team to support employees on their growth and development. Motivate employees to contribute at their full potential.
• Identify top talent and be a mentor and advisor for these high performing employees. Outline succession plans to identify growth opportunities for top talent.
• Coordinate the hiring and training of direct employees and interview for key positions.
• Develop and maintain a favorable employee relations environment.
• Partner with Human Resources to establish, drive and maintain all people practices and ensure 100% adherence to established timelines.
• Make and assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management.
• Adhering to the Code of Business Ethics is essential. We value honesty and integrity above all else and we expect our employees to be committed to the highest ethical standards.
• Maintain high safety standards. Safety is personal for us all.

• College degree preferred
• Minimum three (3) yrs. experience in ice business or related food production industry with an understanding of seasonal demand.
• 4+ years of leadership/management experience in a large manufacturing environment.
• Quick change environment experience preferred. Ability to work in a 24/7 environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing & distribution capabilities, process improvements, root cause analysis, and computer skills.
• Project management or technical leadership experience.
• Results oriented with a high level of organization and time management skills.
• Ability to develop and mentor resources.
• Able to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Must have valid driver’s license & good driving record – will be required to use company vehicle at times.

• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Ability to work in an unfatigued state
• Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
• Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short term memory
• Ability to concentrate and perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
• Demonstrate a caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety
• Possess fast reflexes and unimpaired coordination and ability to rapidly respond to stimuli
• Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform required functions
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions

• Conditions vary from normal office conditions to all areas inside and outside of a plant. Exposure to extreme temperature fluctuations, electrical hazards, ammonia and heavy moving equipment.
• Minimal travel required
• The job requires working nights and weekends. On-call availability is expected.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• The job requires excellent manual dexterity and the ability to think quickly under pressure
• The employee will be required to occasionally stand and walk within a plant environment.

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