The Wonderful Company

manufacturing

PlantManager

$170–190k Buttonwillow, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Plant Manager at The Wonderful Company. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Oversee all operational activities at our Buttonwillow facility, including production, logistics, safety, quality, and human resources. Develop operational plans”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver on all P&L-related KPIs; Establish performance targets; Ensure all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict management skills; directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

At least 10 years of progressively responsible Production experience in a plant manager capacity, a specific emphasis in manufacturing within a food production/manufacturing setting, A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is a must

What You'll Do.

Oversee all operational activities at our Buttonwillow facility

Develop operational plans

Establish performance targets

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure a safe and compliant workplace

Maintain the highest standards of product quality

Optimize operational efficiency

Manage costs effectively

Overall responsibility for entire facility performance and deliver on all P&L-related KPIs

Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements

Maintain a safe working environment by supporting all company safety programs

actively participating in weekly safety tailgates

administering discipline as necessary

and following all governmental regulations

Build a culture around a continuous improvement mindset

positive work attitude

efficient communication

and a can-do attitude through all layers of the facility

Establishes production and quality control standards

develops budget and cost controls

and obtains data regarding types

and delivery dates of products ordered

Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan

including personnel requirements

subcontract requirements

and tooling and equipment needs

Perform all necessary financial functions

and asset effectiveness

Ensure that personnel training occurs in order to maintain an experienced and knowledgeable workforce

and POM policies and regulations

Perform all necessary administrative duties: personnel evaluations

Monitor plant sanitation on a continuous basis

Effectively communicate plant performance in a timely manner with senior leadership and facilitate effective communication at all levels across the Buttonwillow facility

Ensures all established costs

and delivery commitments are met

Manage personnel effectively while maintaining employee morale and adhering to state and federal laws and other applicable regulations

Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources

Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational

and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays

Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations

and retrieving production data for reports

Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives

Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company

and customer policies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate closely with the Operations Manager, Reliability Manager, Operations Supervisors, Quality Supervisors, Shipping Supervisors, and administrative teams; Recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing cross-functional team of Managers, Supervisors, Leads, specialists, and hourly employees; Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers; facilitate effective communication at all levels across the Buttonwillow facility

Communication Scope

Professional communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to provide guidance and assistance to all levels of employees; Ability to perform analysis and communicate results effectively; Effectively communicate plant performance in a timely manner with senior leadership and facilitate effective communication at all levels across the Buttonwillow facility

Process & Methodology

organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently

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