Plant Mgr.

Solina USA, is a proud Solina Group company, specializing in the creation of customized seasonings and sauces. We take pride in our four strategically located production facilities across the United States which empower us to deliver high-quality, innovative flavor solutions efficiently to our customers. Our focus is on catering to Quick Service Restaurants, Fast casual, Casual dining, and food manufacturers, where our commitment lies in providing exceptional flavor solutions tailored to their unique needs. Solina USA has a proven national reputation of providing an exceptional customer experience by providing a high-quality product at a cost-competitive price point. We create dynamic relationships where our creativity can be visible through our customers culinary vision making “Food Matter.”

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This position is responsible for planning, leading, guiding, directing, and managing a liquid dressing and sauce operation large site consistent with policies and procedures of Solina as well as with Federal, state and local law. Accountable for the high quality of all products produced, the profitability of the facility, the safety of employees, security of the facility, budget planning, management and control, human resource utilization and treatment, and the development of a total employee team. Responsible that plant labor, raw material, yields; supplies, waste and human resources are managed in the most effective manner, resulting in a positive contribution to the bottom line of the company P&L.

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

Yield & Labor

• Establishes achievable goals and follows up all progress; positive or negative.
• Trains and coaches supervisors/management to recognize opportunities and realize their impact on the operation.
• Tracks progress of yields, labor, and all related expenses.
• Identifies opportunities and implement solutions.
• Formulates or approves short−and long−term operating objectives in areas such as cost reduction, quality improvement, new product development and/or integration as undertaken at the plant level.

Budget & Operations

• Establishes accurate fixed and capital budgets for annual planning purposes.
• Works to ensure operation is functioning to cost and budget so all aspects of the operation contribute to the total P&L.
• Manages Service vendors, local municipal relationships and Environmental programs

Safety & Quality

• Ensures efficient and profitable operations by conformation to specifications and procedures.
• Works with the Quality Department to ensure compliance to all production specs and procedures
• Training
• Trains, manages, and directs all support staff activities to include HR/Safety, Food Safety/QA, Accounting, Maintenance and Production supervision.
• Enables plant to ensure all aspects of the operation are consistent, and operates within Solina standards.
• Facilitates a profitable operation that produces safe quality products efficiently.
• Employee Relations
• Ensures approachability and support to all levels of employees. Ensures management and hourly interaction remains contributable to a positive and effective team. Maintains accurate and open communication at all times.
• Establishes and maintains favorable plant company−community relationships through active participation in community affairs.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.  Typical qualifications would be:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
• 10+ years’ experience in plant management.
• Formal Lean Manufacturing training a plus
• Manufacturing knowledge and understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures.
• Knowledge of liquid dressing and sauce manufacturing experience preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated track record of working with cross functional global teams in addition to working autonomously.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
• Solid understanding of OSHA, DA and Food Safety regulations.
• Interpersonal Skills to Interact with diverse groups of individuals and cross functional areas within the company and outside the company
• Capability to work in a detail oriented, fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. High level of written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, provide innovative ideas to meet customer demands.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on SharePoint, Excel, and Word
• Capability to read and write correspondence which uses technical/scientific terminology.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all contacts inside and outside of the company with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Yes

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

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