Job Information
Post Holdings Inc. Plant Manager I in Rigby, Idaho
Brand: Bob Evans Farms
Categories: Operations Administrative
Locations: Rigby, Idaho
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Remote Eligible: No
Req ID: 30663
Job Description
Business Unit Overview
About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans ® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes ® , Egg Beaters ® and Owens ® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com .
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Plant Manager 1 provides leadership and direction to the plant in all areas of responsibility including safety, quality, people, production, packaging, quality, maintenance, plant supply chain operations purchasing, safety, and environmental functions. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and site specific strategic plan execution to ensure production goals are met in the most cost effective manner, delivering expected financial results.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directs the overall activities of the manufacturing facilities of the plant to ensure demand is met, and product is produced and shipped at the lowest possible cost to meet the customers' requirements while maintaining corporate established quality standards
Is responsible for expense control, including shrink, labor and overhead costs utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques
Develops annual plant budget in partnership with other functions, aligned with forecasted sales volumes and planned inventory levels
Develops and manages implementation of plant capital budget
Partners with finance to ensure end of month closing schedules are met
Ensures that appropriate standard operating procedures (SOP's) are developed and maintained for all aspects of the business
Is responsible for expense management and control, including shrink, labor and overhead costs utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques and a Management Operating Structure (MOS)
Implements plant safety programs and ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices (GMP's)
Partners with Quality to ensure the Food Security Policy/Program to assess potential food security risks and to ensure food security preventive measures are being implemented and routinely audited regarding the manufacturing, handling and storage of all food ingredients as well as finished goods
Is responsible for all corporate, customer and government audits to ensure compliance.
Is responsible for environmental compliance
Collaborates with other plant managers to share best practices
Is responsible for maintaining proper staffing levels, employee performance evaluations, discipline, and employee commendation
Has supervisory responsibility involving staffing, conducting performance appraisals, training and developing subordinates, promotions, salary increases, terminations, disciplinary actions, etc.
Is supported by corporate functions to manage the overall succession planning and development of plant management staff.
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Operations or Business Management
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process Improvement roles including managing teams of people
Previous experience working in a Lean environment
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus
Familiarity with regulatory bodies (e.g. EPA, FDA, OSHA, etc.) required
NON-TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
Ability to define, diagnose and resolve issues as they arise
Excellent Business acumen and organization-wide perspective and understanding
Strong executor with ability to influence and translate plans into action
Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to prioritize, maintains confidentiality, and interacts with all levels of management across the organization
Proficient Budgeting experience
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Excellent organizational and documentation skills
Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Word, Power Point and Excel)
Extensive manufacturing knowledge
Relies on experience to make good judgments
Understands safety regulations and requirements
Strong interpersonal skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all the duties associated with this position.
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Plant Manager 1 provides leadership and direction to the plant in all areas of responsibility including safety, quality, people, production, packaging, quality, maintenance, plant supply chain operations purchasing, safety, and environmental functions. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and site specific strategic plan execution to ensure production goals are met in the most cost effective manner, delivering expected financial results.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directs the overall activities of the manufacturing facilities of the plant to ensure demand is met, and product is produced and shipped at the lowest possible cost to meet the customers' requirements while maintaining corporate established quality standards
Is responsible for expense control, including shrink, labor and overhead costs utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques
Develops annual plant budget in partnership with other functions, aligned with forecasted sales volumes and planned inventory levels
Develops and manages implementation of plant capital budget
Partners with finance to ensure end of month closing schedules are met
Ensures that appropriate standard operating procedures (SOP's) are developed and maintained for all aspects of the business
Is responsible for expense management and control, including shrink, labor and overhead costs utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques and a Management Operating Structure (MOS)
Implements plant safety programs and ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices (GMP's)
Partners with Quality to ensure the Food Security Policy/Program to assess potential food security risks and to ensure food security preventive measures are being implemented and routinely audited regarding the manufacturing, handling and storage of all food ingredients as well as finished goods
Is responsible for all corporate, customer and government audits to ensure compliance.
Is responsible for environmental compliance
Collaborates with other plant managers to share best practices
Is responsible for maintaining proper staffing levels, employee performance evaluations, discipline, and employee commendation
Has supervisory responsibility involving staffing, conducting performance appraisals, training and developing subordinates, promotions, salary increases, terminations, disciplinary actions, etc.
Is supported by corporate functions to manage the overall succession planning and development of plant management staff.
Performs other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Operations or Business Management
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process Improvement roles including managing teams of people
Previous experience working in a Lean environment
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus
Familiarity with regulatory bodies (e.g. EPA, FDA, OSHA, etc.) required
NON-TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
Ability to define, diagnose and resolve issues as they arise
Excellent Business acumen and organization-wide perspective and understanding
Strong executor with ability to influence and translate plans into action
Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to prioritize, maintains confidentiality, and interacts with all levels of management across the organization
Proficient Budgeting experience
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Excellent organizational and documentation skills
Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Word, Power Point and Excel)
Extensive manufacturing knowledge
Relies on experience to make good judgments
Understands safety regulations and requirements
Strong interpersonal skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all the duties associated with this position.
Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)