PLANT MANAGER—Starting Salary at $100,000
Bring your talent to a new role at Farm Fresh Food Suppliers, Inc., a 91 year old family-owned company based in Southeast Louisiana in the city of Amite. We currently have approximately 50 employees. We are the world’s largest manufacturing processor of unique specialty food items such as pickled meat snacks and pickled eggs. We sell to various wholesalers and distributors throughout the country. Our one-of-a-kind products have been featured in various marketing campaigns, as well as in movies, television, and online/social media.
Our company is seeking a Plant Manager for our main facility located in Amite, Louisiana, in close proximity to Interstate 55 for travel. For sufficiently qualified applicants, we are also willing to discuss possible relocation/logistical issues if currently employed outside of the local Southeast Louisiana area.
Requirements:
*College Degree or Work Equivalent
*Possession of Strong and Capable Leadership Skills
*Ability to work full-time, long hours Monday-Thursday; Off of work Friday-Sunday (3 day weekends)
We are looking for Plant Manager candidates who will:
*have oversight of day-to-day operations;
*successfully coordinate all required tasks through subordinate managers, supervisors and staff;
*deliver high quality food and ensure high quality standards;
*ensure HACCP, regulatory and standards compliance;
*create a positive environment;
*oversee daily product formulation and testing;
*work closely with USDA Inspection team;
*ensure accurate daily records;
*oversee daily production and ensure daily production quotas;
*hire and train production personnel;
*have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively;
*have food production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance;
*can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills;
*is enthusiastic and confident;
*ability to drive employee success;
*prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed;
*implements corrective actions for substandard performance in each department;
*provides President of company with information and feedback on the daily operations, issues, successes, and areas for improvement;
*represents company in industry, community, and governmental groups and agencies in a professional manner;
*inspects machines and equipment to ensure safe, specific operation performance, and work with maintenance department to maintain equipment and function;
*control absenteeism by supervising, counseling, and discipline (if needed);
*minimize waste and out of specification product;
*ensure proper training of production/maintenance/shipping employees;
*ensure a timely production start time;
*ensure plant cleanliness and proper function;
*communicate and relate to people effectively.
Working Environment:
*environment can be hot/humid in warmer months;
*plant building contains cold, refrigeration/freezer rooms;
*must be able to lift 50 pounds;
*on feet most of day.
We at Farm Fresh Food Suppliers, Inc. welcome any qualified applicants to apply, and look forward to review of your resume, work experience, and previous work references prior to scheduling of an interview with personnel management.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 4 years (Required)
- Microsoft Office: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person