Job Description

Summary

LesserEvil is an innovative, healthy-snacks brand looking to add a full-time Plant Manager to our team. In this position, you will manage plant operations to ensure all key objectives and metrics are met on a daily basis. A successful candidate for this role is someone with experience both managing a production facility and leading/developing a team.

The schedule for this position is generally 7:30 AM-4 PM, but with the nature of a 24-hour facility, there are times when earlier/later hours are necessary. The expectation is that this role has a presence on 2nd and 3rd shifts at least 1 hour per shift per week. This individual will report to the VP of Operations.

Role/Responsibilities

• Monitoring key performance metrics to maximize production efficiency while maintaining the highest level of quality
• Setting the tone and expectation of safety performance for the facility. Owning corrective actions from safety events.
• Creating and delivering accountability throughout the facility by establishing and communicating clear expectations for every position type and administering discipline when necessary in alignment with HR.
• Ensuring the plant operations are meeting key workplace objectives including but not limited to safety, employee engagement, and employee development
• Working with the Maintenance and Sanitation managers to ensure the facility and equipment are properly maintained with appropriate maintenance/cleaning schedules being followed and downtime is minimized
• Ownership and communication in weekly staffing venue of site staffing needs and new hire training plans. Complete interviews for new staff members.
• Continuous improvement project execution and ongoing training needs
• Production schedule adherence and communication
• Ensure team is completing accurate production recordkeeping
• Ownership of site downtime metric across 3 shifts and development of methods to reduce downtime and increase throughput while maintaining food safety and quality standards
• Development, mentorship and ongoing training of supervisory staff
• Supporting R&D test runs as needed
• Communicating with other functions as needed to solve problems (warehouse, transportation, procurement, production planning)
• Effectively strategizing and planning to keep employee morale and engagement high, especially during times of change
• Ensuring the facility is audit ready at all times including safety and food safety.
• Performing other related duties as assigned and special projects as designated.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Plant Management experience in a food manufacturing facility
• Exceptional knowledge of food safety requirements in a food manufacturing facility
• Excellent communication skills -- must be able to communicate and relate to the general workforce effectively and be savvy to the nuances of effective employee relations
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Gmail

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in Danbury, CT
• Must have a reliable vehicle as daily trips between factory, warehouse, and office may be necessary

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance options after a 90 day waiting period

LesserEvil is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize that diversity is a positive attribute and we welcome the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings to our company.

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