Plant Manager

Plant Manager

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States.

Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

As the Plant Manager for our Gainesville, GA location, you'll be at the forefront of driving excellence in safety, quality, sanitation, cost management, customer service, production, and employee relations.

Championing feed manufacturing, quality, optimizing plant assets through the use data and AI, and fostering a culture of positive employee relations.

Statesville is a packaging focused lifestyle facility in our Animal Nutrition network operating 16 - 24 hours per day, 5 days per week.

You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the facility, developing and executing strategies, managing resources to maximize profitability, and meeting and/or exceeding customer expectations.

Required Experience/Education:


* Bachelor's degree.

Demonstrated work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.


* Minimum of 7 years of manufacturing experience, demonstrating strong leadership, a track record of delivering sustainable results, and proven success in LEAN, Six Sigma, CTS (cost-to-serve), and Employee Relations.


* Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and collaboration, enhancing plant culture and driving business results through effective people leadership and development.


* Skilled in developing strategic plans and translating them into actionable initiatives for site improvement.


* Proven experience in leading manufacturing transformation and change management efforts that result in cost savings and a stronger plant culture.

Required Competencies/Skills:


* Lead and motivate plant staff at all levels to achieve operational goals.


* Champion human and product safety.


* Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (EHS, Quality, R&D, Strategic Operations, Finance, Sales, etc.).


* Apply technical expertise to solve problems and deliver high-quality animal products.


* Build and maintain strong relationships with employees, the community, and customers through authentic and meaningful engagement.


* Set and communicate clear strategic direction; execute with excellence.


* Advise operations management on long-term goals and drive performance in cost, quality, safety, people, and environment.


* Drive innovation and reliability through the application of AI, automation, and advanced technologies


* Implement cost-saving initiatives for continuous improvement.


* Assess and implement organizational changes to meet budget and cost-to-serve objectives.


* Demonstrate financial acumen in evaluating plant efficiency, material yield, and labor productiv...