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About you You are passionate about using your project management skills to innovate and continue the growth and success of the plant. You love your team and are always willing to jump on the production floor to understand the details that inform improvements, being the hands-on leader who acts as a go between the Plant Manager and the broader production, safety and quality teams. You drive plant performance through capital project execution, maintenance reliability, safety leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives. You are a highly visible leader who spends significant time on the production floor, actively engaging with employees, identifying improvement opportunities, overseeing capital expenditures and driving a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Role Responsibilities Capital Projects & Facility Improvements Lead and manage plant capital projects from concept through implementation. Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal resources during installations and upgrades. Identify opportunities to improve production capacity, efficiency, and automation. Maintenance & Asset Reliability Partner with maintenance leadership to develop and execute preventive maintenance programs. Support troubleshooting efforts for recurring equipment failures. Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for downtime events. Assist in planning facility infrastructure improvements. Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and effectively. Safety Leadership Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and accountability. Work with Safety Supervisor to lead safety initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement activities. Participate in incident investigations and corrective action development. Production Efficiency & Continuous Improvement Lead projects focused on increasing throughput, reducing waste, and improving labor utilization. Facilitate continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives. Collaborate with supervisors and department leaders to remove operational bottlenecks. Leadership & Cross-Functional Support Serve as a member of the plant leadership team, and act as a backup to the Plant Manager when necessary. Foster collaboration between production, maintenance, quality, warehouse, and sanitation teams. Support employee development and leadership training initiatives. Compliance & Food Safety Support compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Participate in internal and external audits. Promote continuous improvement in food safety and quality systems. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong project management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and ERP/WMS systems. Understanding of OSHA, food safety, and regulatory compliance requirements. Ability to influence teams across multiple departments. Physical Requirements Ability to regularly walk production and warehouse areas. Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in manufacturing environments including varying temperatures, dust, and noise levels. Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and access production equipment when necessary. Preferred Experience Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or related field preferred. Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience may be considered. Experience 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience. Experience managing capital projects and facility improvements. Strong knowledge of maintenance systems and equipment reliability practices. Experience in food manufacturing is preferred. Experience with continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies preferred. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Excellent leadership and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and ERP/WMS system with an understanding of OSHA, food safety, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person