The Plant Manager's objective is to direct and manage all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, quality, safety, warehousing, inventory, maintenance and other production-related activities. This position has the authority to stop production and delivery for quality, feed safety or occupational/employee safety issues.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Direct and run optimum daily plant operations to exceed customers' expectations

* Direct and manage plant operations for production, quality, and loading of finished product onto the truck

* Direct and manage routine inventory counts

* Coordinate plant activities through the planning with shift supervisors to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner

* Develop and control production plans and budgets with assistance of operations manager

* Implement cost effective systems of control over operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries

* Responsible for the safe, cost effective and efficient production of the feed mill operation

* Ensure proper inventory of ingredients for plant use

* Monitors cost metrics for the feed mill to measure performance

* Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards

* Control and minimize production labor overtime

* Manage the performance of hourly and salaried operations personnel

* Develop compliance with standard operating procedures

* Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace, or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary, with capital approval from management

* Ensure shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel - be ready for customer tours at any time through proper management of cleanliness and professionalism

* Provide leadership and training to staff to accomplish the company goals and objectives

* Responsible for audit readiness and provide leadership for FSMA and HAACP certification. As a Qualified Individual under the FSMA rule, apply the training provided on the principles of animal food hygiene and safety relative to the company's Food Safety Plan by following implemented protocols, policies, procedures, and controls.

* Schedule, manage and develop team members

The Right Candidate:

* 3+ years manufacturing management experience

* Bachelor's Degree preferred

* Ability to multi-task and work with multiple projects and tasks

* Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office

* Experience at working independently and in a team-oriented environment

* Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

* Knack for solving complex problems

* Reacts to projects adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently

* Ability to work and communicate with all levels of employees

* Excellent written and oral communication skills

* Must have a valid driver's license in good standing