• Oversee daily plant operations, focusing on safety, quality, production, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, etc.).
• Respond effectively to plant, personnel, product, and environmental emergencies.
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager to execute site-specific goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership and guidance to department superintendents and multi-department supervisors, ensuring alignment with production expectations.
• Troubleshoot production challenges, optimize yields and productivity, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and operational excellence.
• Develop and mentor team members, promoting professional growth and achieving plant objectives.
• Maintain availability to support a 24/7 operation as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of production and supervisory experience, ideally in packaging and warehouse operations.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, quality, and food safety programs, with demonstrated leadership in these areas.
• Proven ability to manage a food processing facility using GMP and HACCP methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle conflict, motivate, and train personnel.
• Technical expertise in mechanics, instrumentation, controls, and utility systems.
• Experience leveraging performance-driven metrics to achieve operational excellence.
• Proficiency in MS Office and general computer skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to use independent judgment to solve problems and drive continuous improvement.

• Exposure to dust and varying temperatures:
  • Indoor: Spring/Summer temperatures may exceed 100°F; Fall/Winter temperatures may drop below freezing.
  • Outdoor: May experience extreme temperatures, high humidity, and inclement weather conditions such as rain, snow, or wind.
• Noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels, requiring hearing protection.

• Frequently lift and transport materials up to 30 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds, and overhead lifting up to 55 pounds. Assistance is encouraged for weights over 50 pounds.
• Walk up to two miles during a workday.
• Regularly stoop, bend, kneel, or squat, with periods of prolonged sitting or standing.
• Operate tools and equipment at various heights, including work on ladders or scaffolding.
• Full range of motion required to climb stairs, work at heights, and operate equipment.

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