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Plant Operations Manager
Intertape Polymer Group – Carlstadt, NJ 07072
$140,000 a year
Position Purpose: Plan, organize, direct and control day to day operations to achieve department and plan objectives while following applicable safety, process and procedural standards.
Principle Accountabilities
1. Establish the plant’s strategic goals and objectives and ensure alignment with the business team.
2. Focus and drive the management team to innovative solutions to productivity gains, waste reduction (yield optimization) and minimization of overhead costs.
3. Actively pursue benchmarking to set new standards for safety, quality, productivity, service and costs using competitive knowledge and industry information.
4. Sets and maintains high safety standards ensuring proper accountabilities and implementing processes to eliminate unsafe work practices. Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and the Company health and safety roles and responsibilities.
5. Develop and implement new business strategies for creating or improving processes and procedures to improve plant performance.
6. Meet regularly with department heads/business unit leaders; facilitate resolution of issues/problems between business units and/or departments.
7. Responsible for appropriate staff levels to meet requirements of the facility.
8. Responsible for the effective recruitment, hiring, terminations and performance management at the plant.
9. Maintain positive employee relations at the facility.
10. Enable teamwork and collaboration through information sharing meetings with all departments.
11. Support and develop policies, procedures and systems to meet the goals of the Company such as the Intertape Performance System, lean manufacturing philosophies and the ISO Quality System.
12. Review and approve plans for the control of planned output, budget spending, material efficiency, waste, engineering effectiveness and human resources.
13. Budget preparation and monitoring of P&L.
14. Monitor financial performance to ensure the plant is meeting or exceeding budgetary commitment.
15. Analyze and report on the plant’s daily, monthly and annual key performance indicators and industry trends.
16. Develop and implement strategies around improving the financial performance of the departments.
17. Handle customer enquiries and complaints which are escalated from the departments.
18. Analyze the customer’s concern and present options to solve the issue.
19. Review and use the monthly profit and loss statements to ensure expense control and proactively plan production goals.
20. Examine reports (e.g., inventory, production and daily reports) to determine the operational activities of the Company and ensure optimum performance.
21. Ensure that all reporting employees adhere to Company policies and procedures.
22. Perform other duties as required.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Management, Industrial Technology or Engineering.
- Master’s degree in Operations Management would be an asset.
- 5 or more years’ previous management experience in a manufacturing environment with proven leadership abilities.
- Management experience in union environment preferred.
- Experience with self-directed work teams or high level of employee involvement.
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and implementing a lean culture.
- Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on plant and business processes.
- Able to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles.
- A clear and solid understanding of personnel policies, practices, procedures and other operational issues faced by the organization.
- Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability.
- Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
- Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $140,000.00 /year
Experience:
- supervisory: 5 years (Required)
- operations management: 5 years (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Application Question:
- Are you able to interview via video?
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks – learn more at https://start.indeed.com/fair-chance)
- A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Plant Manager
Gotham Greens – Queens, NY
THE ROLE
Gotham Greens is seeking passionate, driven, and hardworking individual to fill a position as a Plant Manager for our Hollis, Queens Facility. This is a hands-on visible position requiring direct oversight of labor management, production process, packaging, and distribution. The ideal candidate will be results driven, comfortable rolling up their sleeves, and capable of interacting with individuals at all levels of the organization. Experience with harvesting, packing and warehouse operations, managing inbound and outbound logistics, staff training and shift schedules; and proven success in achieving cost reductions and efficiencies in plant operations is required. Experience opening and establishing a new manufacturing facility is highly preferred.
Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry a plus but not required. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organized individual to assume a position at a rapidly growing, innovative, disruptive company in the 21st century food system.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Manages day-to-day operations of plant performance, product and packing quality, inventory control, cost, productivity, distribution, food and employee safety
- Ensures ongoing facility compliance with company quality, sanitation, and Food Safety standards
- Implements and maintains standardized procedures and protocols for staff training and management, inventory distribution and logistics; sanitation, overall safety of the facility and its personnel, and compliance to the Food Safety Plan
- Oversees Greenhouse Supervisor, Pack House Supervisor, Distribution Supervisor and Production Assistants
- Works closely with Logistics Manager to support Logistics Specialist in supervision of drivers
- Collaborates with Senior Grower to operate a productive and cost-effective Greenhouse facility, organizes shift schedules with Senior Grower and coordinates purchasing
- Partners with the Facilities Manager to identify structural and maintenance related areas of concern, arranges repairs, and negotiates relates costs. Ensures resolutions occur timely
- Evaluates current procedures and practices for accomplishing department objectives; develops and implements improved procedures and practices
- Gives work direction, resolves problems, and sets deadlines to ensure timely completion of daily tasks
- Monitors and analyzes costs, prepares budgets and has direct oversight of the Green House P&L
- Maintains and reviews quality reports/statistics to ensure consistent, quality finished goods
- Communicates with Sales and Marketing to support continued company growth
- Promotes a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality
- Mentors and develops staff using a supportive and collaborative approach; assigns accountabilities; sets objectives; establishes priorities; and monitors and evaluates results
- Complies with established State and Federal Regulations, Environmental, OSHA, and Safety programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and 5‐8 years of relevant related experience in plant operations or manufacturing with proven success.
- Strong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise
- Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask and roll up their sleeves
- Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
- Successful leadership in early‐stage start‐ups or other rapid growth environments
- Experience working with ERP systems, material handling suppliers, trucking and logistics, and contract negations.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and negotiating abilities
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, high attention to detail; highly organized, and passionate commitment to company vision
- Appreciation to principles of sustainable agriculture and food and experience in specialty food, agriculture, natural and organic CPG a plus
- Strong knowledge of MS Office,
- Adjusts to changing conditions and willingness to works off-shift, holidays, and weekends as needed. Understands and complies with company policies.
The ideal candidate:
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Reliable and highly motivated with a creative flair and lively personality
- Passionate commitment to the company vision
- Appreciation to principles of sustainable agriculture and food
WHO WE ARE
Gotham Greens is on a mission to transform how and where fresh produce is grown. We are a pioneer in urban indoor agriculture and a leading fresh produce and food company. Through our national network of local high-tech farms, Gotham Greens delivers fresh, long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings and pesto dips. all year round to retail, restaurant and foodservice customers. Founded in 2009, the company opened its first greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., shortly thereafter. Today, Gotham Greens operates 500,000 square feet of high-tech greenhouses across five U.S. states.
Our team of 300+ full time team members are hard working, supportive and passionate about sustainable urban agriculture. We work to create an environment that is caring, fun and collaborative. Gotham Greens is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Plant Manager- Newark
Troy Corporation – Newark, NJ 07105
Plans, directs, administers, and controls production of various products in accordance with customer and Company specifications. Uses knowledge of product technology, processes, production methods and procedures, and equipment capabilities to produce Company products safely and in an environmentally responsible manner. Establishes production and quality control standards, develops budget, cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered in coordination with management. Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
Responsibilities:
1. Obtain and maintain a blue seal NJ state boiler license. Provide boiler coverage during the winter when other supervisory staff is not available.
2. Set the supervisory and boiler schedules to ensure no gaps in coverage.
3. Review and maintain with the ERA Director the plant emergency response procedures and call lists.
4. Participate in and support the PSM, ISO and Change Management processes.
5. Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, quality control, etc. to obtain optimum production and utilization of employees and equipment.
6. Evaluates and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of non-conformity with product specifications, operating, and production problems.
7. Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
8. Revises production schedules and priorities resulting from equipment failure or operating problems.
9. Consults with engineering to modify machines and equipment in order to improve production and product quality.
10. Analyzes operating standards and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements by observing staff.
11. Initiates Human Resource actions by interpreting labor-management agreement to promote, transfer, discharge, or discipline employees. Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievance to management for resolution.
12. Maintains production batch cards and other production documentation in order to provide an audit flow.
13. Performs daily cycle count activities for inventory accuracy.
14. Monitors raw materials for production needs to ensure that materials are available to manufacture customer products.
15. Interprets labor contract on a regular basis in order to minimize disputes and resolve grievances in a timely manner.
16. Ensures proper housekeeping of plant area.
17. Develops and ensures continuity of a well organized and motivated staff capable of achieving objectives of Production Department.
18. Manages positive relations with outside vendors and contractors for all routine services such as uniforms, non-hazardous waste disposal, landscaping, cleaning, etc.
19. Institute and monitor preventative maintenance program.
20. Participate in the Quality Improvement Committee to help improve product quality.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
M.S. Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related Sciences along with ten years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment. Experience must include a minimum of ten years of increasing management experience. Possession of a Blue Seal Boiler license or higher is desirable.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project Management. Working knowledge of BPCS a plus.
The successful applicant for this position will have the following attributes:
1. Proven ability in managing and developing the production and maintenance staff to:
a. Ensure that all Process Safety Management, Change Management processes and Standard Operating Procedures are strictly enforced.
b. Lead through personal action, support and foster a culture of safety and quality throughout all plant operations by taking direct action to identify and eliminate safety and quality risks.
c. Incent the supervisors and other staff through direct action to constantly analyze our production and other processes to identify and capture profit improvements.
2. Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements as well as accountability as chief emergency responder to any plant emergency, including dealing with federal, state and local officials in the event they become involved.
3. Ensure that the plant maintains supervisory coverage at all times when in operation. This includes taking shifts if and when other supervisors call out or are unavailable.
4. Able to think logically and take independent action to solve potentially critical production problems without senior management assistance. This includes, but is not limited to, knowing when a problem needs to be taken to the next level or when cross functional collaboration is required.
5. Able to maintain discipline among plant personnel through the fair and firm application of Troy’s policies, procedures and management directives. This includes the use of the progressive discipline system when necessary in order to meet labor productivity goals.
6. Is cost conscious, using the most economical solutions to solve problems.
7. Strong organizational, prioritization, multi-tasking and planning skills.
8. Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to provide strong direction, development and leadership to plant staff.