Plant Manager Assistant

We are a leading food manufacturing company with a long history of producing high-quality food products for over 75 years. Our commitment to quality and innovation has allowed us to maintain a strong reputation in the industry as being one of the largest food processors on the west coast. We offer a wide range of food products, all made from the freshest ingredients and processed using the latest technology.

As a company that values its employees, we provide a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation packages, health benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Annual/Performance Bonuses
sign-on bonus
Incredible Growth Options
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Responsibilities:

Overall responsibility for managing the day-to-day, including safety, quality, cost, productivity, inventory, and distribution departments
Manage direct reports, including production supervisors, site logistics, and all hourly employees.
Provides leadership and training for direct reports, focusing on effective production controls.
Collaborate with the Plant Manager to operate a cost-effective environment.
Support Plant Manager via input on staffing levels, employee relations issues, 3rd party interaction, inspections, and audits.
Ensure that all policies, procedures, and work instructions are implemented and followed to maintain efficient food safety and quality control.

Record and analyze ‘downtime’ to minimize ‘lost’ production with other Departments / Managers on addressing the resulting issues.
Effectively manage the labor resource and control within the given budgets/targets for the required output.
Work with the Plant Manager to maintain cost-effective inventory levels.
Provide input to the Plant Manager for effective communication with sales and marketing to support continued company growth.
Enforce HACCP and GMP standards and provide proper training to all employees to ensure compliance with food safety and quality
Order miscellaneous supplies and provide supplier feedback to the plant manager and Procurement department

Team Development and Leadership

Develop and manage a progressive employee training program in line with company objectives.
Ensure that SOPs are adhered to, improved upon where applicable, and taught to new hires/transfers.
Provide a safe working environment for employees by maintaining the facility and equipment in an optimal working environment and enforcing adherence to safe work practices.
Ensure employees have the right tools, knowledge, and equipment required to do their jobs effectively and safely.
Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results.
Participate in interviewing and hiring, providing input to the Plant Manager.

Requirements:

2-4 years of relevant experience in plant operations or manufacturing in poultry manufacturing is required.
Experience managing in a food manufacturing environment is essential, and experience working in a chilled food manufacturing business is preferred.
Strong mentoring and coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise
Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiating abilities
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
High attention to detail; highly organized.
Passionate commitment to company vision
Bilingual - Spanish and English strongly preferred