JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  4-year college degree in business, management, science, engineering, industrial technology, or related field preferred,

or an equivalent combination of education and substantial leadership-level experience in the relevant field will also be considered.

Experience:  Eight years of experience with process manufacturing environment required. Minimum of five years leadership/management experience required. Food or feed industry experience preferred. Process experience in liquid, chemical, powder or similar industries is preferred.

Bilingual Candidate Preferred

JOB DUTIES:

Plant Operation Duties:

• Manage the production schedule for the plant, lead plant production meetings, coordinate daily production within the plant and with other departments and functions of the organization.
• Communicates regularly with personnel across the organization regarding plant operations.
• Plan current and future projects and follow up on completed projects.
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures related to plant operations.
• Directs and approves purchasing of appropriate materials/supplies in a timely manner to achieve customer and/or company timeframes.
• Professionally interacts and collaborates with sales, customer service, engineering, human resources, quality and safety.
• Ensures spare parts are stocked, production equipment/machinery is properly maintained, repaired, or replaced as necessary to maintain smooth daily plant operations.
• Ensures company’s food safety and quality policies are being followed.

Management Duties:

• Manage assigned personnel in performance of their duties including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluation, scheduling work activities, discipline and discharge.
• Establish and monitor individual and team goals with are aligned with the Organization’s business strategies and objectives.
• Develops bench strength through training and succession planning efforts.
• Controls allocation and use of personnel to ensure fulfillment of production schedules in a cost-effective manner.
• Provides a leadership role in the integration of efforts throughout the plant promoting a positive work atmosphere, and employee engagement.
• Conducts regular scheduled safety training to provide a safe working environment, including the application and implementation of new equipment/machinery.
• Conducts regular scheduled departmental meetings enhancing communication throughout the plant.
• Ensures adherence to all established company policies and procedures through specialized training of supervisors. 
• Ensures that standard operating procedures are developed, accurate and utilized for plant processes.
• Product quality and plant sanitation champion. Encourages and mentors team to achieve high performance and ratings in certifying Safe Food/Safe Feed programs.
• Continuous improvement champion and problem solver through formal and informal programs within the local facility.
• Understand and follow company food safety and quality policies.
• Responsible for overseeing Food Defense program.
• Ensures team is following third party program (SQF or SF/SF) requirements.

Administrative Duties:

• Analyzes, develops, and prepares the plant operating expense budget, monitoring and investigating discrepancies as situations arise.
• Prepares weekly reports for review by senior management.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and requirements, as required, including environmental.
• Promotes a positive image of APC, Inc. through community involvement.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must live within 45 minutes of the plant.
• Must manage and oversee a manufacturing facility that operates 24 hours daily, 7 days per week.
• Specific knowledge and first-hand experience with industrial production processes in an edible or non-edible food processing plant.
• Ability to monitor the production processes, make necessary adjustments in scheduling and/or improve production methods/techniques to achieve company goals.
• Knowledge and ability to implement and ensure adherence to all safety techniques and procedures related to plant operations.
• Knowledge and ability to analyze, forecast, and plan production objectives.
• Ability to hire, train and evaluate personnel ensuring a competent work force to meet production objectives in a cost-effective manner.  This will include goal setting and measurement of performance.
• Ability to develop and implement standard policies and procedures to maintain consistent daily plant operations, including standard operating procedures (S.O.P’s).
• Ability to effectively interact and manage plant personnel.
• Ability to effectively communicate with corporate office management, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and other business-related contacts.
• Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality related to all duties and responsibilities, such as production goals and personnel information.
• Ability to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods of activity.
• Ability to work daily and extended hours as necessary.
• Knowledge in statistical process control preferred.
• Formal knowledge in Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing preferred.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and/or international travel by car or plane may be required.

BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job requires the mental capabilities to analyze the plant operations to develop company resources in a manner to achieve maximum productivity to meet or exceed APC, Inc. business objectives.  Furthermore, the incumbent for this position must have the abilities to solve problems as they arise and excellent communication skills in managing plant personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES:

The working conditions vary; a portion of the job duties occur within a general office environment while other job duties occur within a general manufacturing environment.  Exposures include, but are not limited to chemicals, temperatures ranging from freezing to extreme heat, noise, dust, and moving equipment/machinery.