Plant Manager

Job Location: Whitestown, IN

Summary:

Responsible for the overall success of plant operations pertaining to the satisfaction of customer service levels and quality expectations including the direct management of production.

In addition, the Plant Manager:

• Plan, organize, and direct the production and scheduling operations to ensure the highest levels of efficiency and quality are met
• Initiate plans and processes that minimize manufacturing costs through the effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital
• Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed our customers' expectations
• Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports Hershey Company's strategic initiatives
• Manage spending against budget
• Assure that rules and regulations are effectively administered
• Continually improve safety records by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes
• Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas
• Maintain individual skills, keeping up to date with the latest production and production management concepts, including OSHA and PCQI trainings
• Work in collaboration with teams on improvement projects, including capital investments, process improvements, etc.
• Drive lean initiatives and be the leading advocate for a continuous improvement culture
• Drive the plant training department objectives
• Participate and support Food Safety and quality programs
• Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem-solving and cost reduction, both on a permanent and unplanned basis. Encourage the use of new techniques and focus on fact-based problem-solving
• Work closely with the HR department and hourly employees to build a strong relationship
• Collaborate with other department managers to assist with all aspects of job performance and operational effectiveness for the plant, including Procurement, Human Resources, Scheduling, Sales, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality (including Sanitation & Food Safety), and R&D

Skills and Experience:

• HACCP and/or PCQI certification
• Formal Lean and Six-Sigma Training, including successful demonstration of implementation in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred
• Mechanical skills or experience to maximize the efficiencies of a highly automated facility
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Demonstrated success in developing employees

Minimum Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required
• 5+ years' experience in a food processing plant
• Experience in implementing and/or adhering to 3rd party audits and certifications (AIB, ISO, BRC, and SQF)
• OSHA certification or training
• HACCP and/or PCQI certification preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

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