Plant Manager

As a Plant Manager at Schreiber Foods, your role is to provide leadership and direction to partners at the plant. You will continuously strive to improve the cost, quality, and service of the products produced by fostering teamwork at the plant level and collaborating with cross-functional teams involving suppliers, other Schreiber Foods groups, and customers. Your responsibilities include: - Assuring fair and equitable HR and personnel programs are developed and maintained consistent with the company's direction. - Leading the plant's activities to enhance performance in cost, quality, and service. - Developing and maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment in collaboration with the plant team. - Providing leadership in the production of finished products while optimizing fixed and variable costs. - Representing Schreiber Foods in interactions with regulatory agencies, local customers, and the community. - Defining and reviewing KPIs for all areas in conjunction with Category leads. - Understanding shipping and transportation needs and working on innovative solutions. - Recommending and ensuring the prudent use of capital dollars in equipment/facilities acquisition and maintenance. - Negotiating lease and supply agreements as necessary. - Providing coaching and career development assistance to staff members. - Actively seeking an understanding of market conditions. - Creating and supporting a Process Excellence culture and team environment. - Ensuring compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, as well as customer requirements. - Establishing and auditing PCPs, CCPs, and Standard Operating Procedures to monitor processes and meet customer requirements. - Reviewing incidents of procedure non-compliance and determining corrective actions. - Training, coaching, evaluating, and reinforcing Schreiber qualities and principles with partners. - Identifying potential Capital improvements and managing capital projects. - Supporting the local community in alignment with Schreiber's values and objectives. Key qualifications for this role include: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Science, Dairy Science, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. - 7-10 years of experience in Food Manufacturing and similar roles within a mid to large-sized manufacturing facility. - Fluency in English and Portuguese. - Ability to adapt to local culture while embodying Schreiber values. - Accountability and ownership attitude within your team. - Strong leadership skills, effective communication, and active listening. - Resilience and problem-solving abilities. - Understanding of Process Excellence Tools. - Advanced knowledge of food regulations. - Desire for growth, challenges, and opportunities. - Budget planning skills. - Solution-oriented mindset. - Sharing best practices with other plants. - Handling stressful situations calmly. - Proficiency in PC skills, specifically Microsoft Office for professional presentations. - Ability to travel up to 15% annually. Schreiber Foods is seeking individuals who can contribute to a culture of caring, partnership, and customer commitment. If you resonate with these values and possess the necessary qualifications, we invite you to join our team.,