Regional Plant Operations Manager

Company: Pacific Coast Producers
Location: The Dalles
Posted on: November 18, 2021

Job Description:

Pacific Coast ProducersLocation: 101 Madison St., The Dalles, OR, 97058, United StatesEmployee Type: Full-TimeJob Category: Regional ManagerIndustry: ManufacturingRequired Degree: FOUR_YEAR_DEGREEManage Others: YesPacific Coast Producers, one of the nation's top food production companies, is seeking a highly capable Regional Plant Operations Manager to oversee its food manufacturing operations located in The Dalles, Oregon.Overview: The Regional Plant Operations Manager is responsible for the overall direction and control of a high-speed, high-volume, growing cherry processing operation. This includes organizing and directing the business on all work shifts, by providing leadership, guidance, planning, and support to all departments, including production teams, quality assurance, safety, environmental, purchasing, and industrial maintenance.Key responsibilities include:

• Directly responsible for oversight of the management and performance all facility operations in The Dalles, including but not limited to production, maintenance and repair, quality assurance, safety, environmental and regulatory compliance, shipping and receiving, employee and labor relations, and sanitation.
• Ensure production volume and quality output in keeping with established requirements and customer needs.
• Actively lead plant planning, continuous improvement, and budgeting processes. Manage related fiscal objectives, analyze, and supervise performance as it relates to budget and production expectations.
• Work with relevant management to prepare financial analysis of capital projects. Track capital projects and perform post-installation 'return on investment' analysis.
• Develop, train, and coach managers and supervisors, establishing goals and growing management personnel. Identify training and development needs and help recognize staffing and personnel needs at all plant organizational levels.
• Responsible for compliance with all applicable GMP, HACCP, and food safety requirements, and adherence to OSHA regulations and all Company safety and food safety programs, policies, and procedures. Promote a "safety first" culture, confirming that all facility property and equipment complies with applicable law.
• Responsible for the accurate completion of all required plant reports and recordkeeping, ensuring such is clear, accurate and sufficiently detailed. Such reporting includes those relating to customer or employee complaints, work-related injuries or illnesses, employee discipline, and management performance reviews.
  • Relevant bachelor's degree and/or master's degree.
  • Five (5) years progressive management experience in a food manufacturing environment.
  • Highly effective communicator (e.g., verbal, written, presentation) with the ability to build relationships internally with all employees, as well as the local community. Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus.
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to multitask and meet established timelines.
  • Demonstrated track record of leadership, with examples of steering positive change.
  • Background in manufacturing methods, process improvement experience, and quality management including through GFSI and other third-party audit requirements and procedures.Other Information:
    • Employee benefits include: 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution/matching; health and welfare (dental, life, vision) insurance plans; paid vacation, holidays, and other time off.
    • Primary work location: The Dalles, Oregon; with occasional travel to Salem, Oregon.
    • Remote work availability: No.
    • Reports to: General Manager, Oregon Cherry Division.
    • Direct reports: Plant Operations Superintendents; Plant Human Resources Manager; EHS Manager; Maintenance Manager; Quality Assurance Manager; Purchasing Manager; and Wastewater Manager.Come join our Team!Pacific Coast Producers is an equal opportunity employer who recruits qualified applicants and provides employment growth opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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