Job Description

Plant Manager

Summary

Our client, a well-known manufacturer based in Southwest Washington, is seeking a Plant Manager that will oversee day to day manufacturing operations. This is a high-visibility role that will require strong leadership, advanced management skills and an extensive background in manufacturing processes.

Essential Functions

• Ensure a safe working environment for all employees by adhering to all applicable laws and regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and train the Production Manager, Supervisors, and staff to enhance productivity, improve quality, and support the adoption of new principles and techniques.
• Analyze labor requirements to ensure timely completion of scheduled production.
• Assist internal departments in identifying and resolving issues that affect efficiency, productivity, food safety, and quality.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Technical, and SQF teams to meet customer specifications and resolve internal/external quality complaints.
• Establish and review production standards; drive process standardization, metric implementation, and best practices adoption.
• Develop and manage the production budget.
• Ensure timely completion of action items resulting from internal facility audits.
• Oversee the scheduling and completion of preventive maintenance activities.
• Participate as a member of the CAPA team.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and SQF guidelines for all employees and visitors, in accordance with the Food Safety and Quality Manual.
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement teams to drive measurable improvements in quality, service, and cost efficiency.
• Assist in setting annual operational targets and support efforts to achieve those goals.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience, in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in manufacturing, engineering, or the flexographic printing field.
• At least 5 years of experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience) leading lean projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

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