Plant Manager

The H&S Family of Bakeries are a network of 10 bakeries and multiple distribution centers along the East Coast; all committed to one thing: producing the best quality bread products possible. H&S Family of Bakeries includes Northeast Foods, H&S Bakery and Schmidt Baking Co. Together, our baked goods can be found in a wide range of establishments, from fast food and quick-service restaurants to cafeterias, hospitals, grocery stores and universities.

The Plant Manager directs and manages all Production, Maintenance and Sanitation activities. Directs and assists in the following departments: Production/Manufacturing, Wrapping, Shipping, Transportation, Sanitation, Engineering and Human Resources.

In this role you will:

• Head up all plant operations to ensure profit goals.
• Ensure product quality and adherence to all applicable standards (FDA, QBA, OSHA, A.I.B, etc.).
• Oversee relations between departments to ensure alignment, teamwork and productivity.
• Evaluate each department's operating budgets and prepare an overall presentation to the owner of the company's operating budget.
• Partner with the plant HR Manager to ensure the execution of the company's human resource and labor relations policies, procedures, and programs.
• Represent company in all plant operations matters to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures (i.e. EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, etc.)
• Direct the activities of ordering, shipping and transportation to ensure customer needs are met.
• Maintain excellent employee engagement in all phases of the operation.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all employees/contractors.
• Participates in the development, implementation and enforcement of safety programs.
• Participate in accident investigations.
• Maintain membership of Safety committee.
• Ensure all plant personnel maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Ensure proper G. M. P.'s are followed at all times.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in food manufacturing or bakery operations.
• 5-7 years of experience as a Plant Manager and senior leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry training.
• Experience in fast-paced, automated bakery environments (bread production, packaging and distribution.
• Completion of a management skills training program; and AMA Management Skills course.
• Bring an inspiring and empowering leadership style focused on developing, elevating and advancing high-performing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Physically capable of moving to all areas of the plant, company facilities, community facilities and customer locations.
• Perform physical activities such as reaching, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing and pulling as required in a production operation.
• Evaluate product and determine adherence to quality control standards including size, shape, color, cut, etc.
• Effectively review written communication, blueprints, schematics, etc.
• Utilize office equipment.
• Research, develop, implement and monitor required policies and procedures.

Offer Determination Guidelines: The salary range listed for this position is provided in accordance with applicable transparency laws and serves as a general guideline. However, it does not represent a guaranteed salary offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, which may include but are not limited to relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, market data, and geographic location, including local cost of living. The final offer may vary outside the posted range based on these considerations.