Job Description

Job Title: Plant Manager

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Duration: Full-Time

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food or beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency in a fast-paced work environment
• At least 5 years leading large, diverse teams across multiple departments
• Expertise in lean manufacturing principles and process optimization
• Must be proficient in data analysis, and inventory management systems
• High attention to detail and ability to thrive under pressure
• Excellent in conflict resolution, communication, learning, and teaching an array of subjects
• Willing to submit to a background check
• Must obtain all state required: permits, licenses, certifications
• State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, train and develop department managers, fostering accountability and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Build and maintain a results-oriented culture that prioritizes collaboration and professional growth.
• Manage hiring, termination and employee performance review processes in accordance with HR.

Operational Oversight & Efficiency

• Oversee daily plant operations, including directing work for the inventory, production, packaging, quality assurance and quality control, and facilities teams.
• Ensure production schedules align with sales forecasts to maintain minimal stockouts.
• Investigate and implement innovative manufacturing processes to reduce costs and enhance efficiency.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to optimize and scale plant operations.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety, inventory, and regulatory requirements, maintaining one or fewer infractions per year.
• Provide guidance to QA to minimize product quality issues, such as labeling errors and product degradation.
• Collaborate with QA & Compliance Manager to ensure regular internal audits are conducted in order to maintain compliance with state and license partner standards.

Inventory & Waste Management

• Work with the Inventory & Purchasing Manager to identify optimal inventory levels, and ensure they are accurate in our inventory management system.
• Develop and implement waste tracking systems to achieve 3% or less waste from production to finished goods inventory.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Maintain open and clear communication with all department managers to ensure seamless operations.
• Foster a culture of collaboration across manufacturing and with other departments, such as sales and marketing.

Strategic Planning & Scalability

• Analyze and streamline current processes, creating scalable systems and a clear organizational structure for future expansion.
• Oversee the continued development and implementation of our ERP system, creating and monitoring dashboards to enhance visibility and decision-making.
• Establish training programs and career growth pathways for employees, ensuring process consistency and scalability

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