Plant Manager

We’re Looking For A Plant Manager

Location: Seward, NE

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Oversee and manage the production process at the Seward facility to operate within budget and meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Monitor and review daily production performance to ensure operations meet performance standards, making adjustments or improvements as needed
• Create and share regular reports with management, providing status updates on production metrics, issues or challenges facing departments, and opportunities for efficiency improvement
• Maintain a strong safety mindset and thorough understanding of safety guidelines and protocols; enforce those guidelines and protocols with managers and employees
• Foster a high quality standing by enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and adherence to all food safety and quality standards, guidelines, processes and initiatives
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset to identify cost saving opportunities and see those opportunities through to implementation in partnership with other departments and stakeholders
• Manage Production and Sanitation leaders and teams in a way that fosters accountability, autonomy, performance and career development
• Analyze current production processes and equipment and recommend improvements for enhanced efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Partner closely with other departments including Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Sanitation, Accounting and HR to maintain efficient operations and overcome challenges to the production area(s) as they arise
• Provide leadership support and assistance to Production and Sanitation leaders for employee or performance related challenges
• Coach and mentor strong performers, providing development opportunities to prepare employees for future roles and opportunities

Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Technology, Manufacturing or related field preferred
• 10+ years of leadership within a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in lean manufacturing
• Prior experience in pet food or food manufacturing 

Golden Perks & Benefits: 

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being. 
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career. 
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
• Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development. 
• Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.

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