See's Candies
confectionery
PlantDirector
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“Plant Director at See's Candies. Skills: Multi-plant leadership, Operational efficiency, Continuous improvement. Lead, direct, and coordinate production and packaging operations. Ensure output meets quality standards, production plans, and”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet quality standards; Meet production plans; Meet cost targets; Drive Safety, Quality, Service and Cost; Ensure sustainable adoption of improvements; Ensure organizational alignment; Reduce waste; Increase OEE; Drive operational efficiency; Deliver strategic CI plans and results; Standardize CI approach; Ensure strict adherence to regulations; Implement and monitor safety programs; Ensure plant operations are compliant; Ensure alignment of production schedules; Efficient material flow; Efficient finished goods distribution; Support new product introductions; Support seasonal launches; Support product transitions; Meet capacity needs; Meet innovation needs
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 10 years in progressive leadership roles, Deep working knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma practices, Demonstrated success managing organizational and operational change, Excellent management and leadership capable of motivating plant employees, Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Operations Management, or related equivalent work experience
Nice to Have
Multi-plant leadership experience preferred
What You'll Do.
and coordinate production and packaging operations
Ensure output meets quality standards
Develop leadership talent
Enable and foster a culture of ownership
Responsible for on sight succession planning
Manage site leadership
Establish and develop goals
and performance metrics
Lead cultural transformation
Promote a high-performance
inclusive environment
Embed change management best practices
Champion and deploy TPM
Drive operational efficiency
Deliver strategic CI plans and results
Partner with SME and Plant Manager to standardize
Ensure strict adherence to workplace safety
Collaborate with SME to implement and monitor safety
Ensure plant operations are compliant with collective bargaining
Ensure alignment of production schedules with inventory goals
Collaborate with Logistics on efficient material flow and
Serve as primary operational interface for cross-functional partners
Support new product introductions
Collaborate with facility infrastructure team
Partner with Engineering on equipment and utilities upgrades
Represent sites in union discussions and negotiations
Manage special projects and strategic initiatives
Contribute to enterprise-level strategy and operations benchmarking
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional partners; Cross-departmental coordination; Union discussions
Process & Methodology
Change management
Full Job Description
**Work is Sweet!** 'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See’s Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See’s Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service. See’s is a leader in the confectionery industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA, a growing e-commerce business, and expanding opportunities internationally. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping us grow and thrive in our second century. **Job Description Summary:** POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Plant Manager provides strategic and hands-on leadership for three regional manufacturing facilities, overseeing all aspects of Production, Packaging, and Maintenance operations. This role ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality products to See's selling divisions, while driving operational excellence and developing a culture of ownership, accountability and empowerment and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. The pay range for this position is expected to be $215-$240k annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. **Job Description:** **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:** **Multi-Plant Operational Leadership** * Lead, direct, and coordinate day-to-day production and packaging operations across both regional manufacturing sites. * Ensure output meets quality standards, production plans, and cost targets. **Team Development and Performance Management** * Develop leadership talent, enables and fosters a culture of ownership, accountability. * Responsible for on sight succession planning. * Manage site leadership teams; establish and develop goals, KPIs, and performance metrics to drive Safety, Quality, Service and Cost. **Change Leadership and Culture Development** * Lead cultural transformation by promotin
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