Job Description

The Plant Manager will report directly to the COO and is responsible for all operations activities for our Arizona Plant. You will be empowered to lead and develop a growing team to achieve operational & quality excellence. Area of responsibility include preproduction planning, warehousing, manufacturing & packaging production. Performance metrics include managing direct labor costs, monthly manufacturing & on time delivery goals, team development and process efficiency & improvement.

This position offers base salary + bonus + benefits and 401k w/match.

Responsibilities:

· Understand the production process while striving to improve the standards of services we offer and effectively communicate to customers regarding our capabilities

· Direct daily company operations to meet budget, production and sales goals

· Motivate and mentor production plant management staff, set the example through participation and involvement in, and oversight of appropriate departments

· Establish performance goals, allocate resources, and assess policies for senior plant management

· Focus on automation of the plant operation that will drive efficiency in daily plant operations and improve staff utilization

· Demonstrate successful execution of business strategies for company production capabilities and services

· Communicate performance of the plant to Sales Team and Executive Management on a regular basis

· Build positive relationships across all functions, partnering closely with all internal stakeholders

· Direct execution of operating policies to support overall company objectives

· Other duties that are required or assigned

Job Requirements/ Skills/Qualifications:

· Solid working knowledge of strategic & operational planning and business development

· Prior Nutraceuticals, Pharma or food manufacturing hands on experience

· Understanding, and maintaining, of US FDA CFR 111, NSF 455 cGMP Certification, GFCO Certification, SQF Certification.

· Knowledge of ERP systems and Warehouse management software. Knowledge of Deacom a plus

· Degree in Business Management- preferred 

· At least 10 years of experience, with 5 in a leadership level position

· Must have the ability to effectively and professionally interface with all levels within the organization

· Strong Communication and analytical skills required

· Strong influential skills that impact all levels of the organization

· Demonstrated ability to design and improve processes

· Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments at any given time

· High level of integrity and discretion

· Ability to work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision

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