Plant Manager - Purina Animal Nutrition

Plant Manager - Purina Animal Nutrition

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.

The Plant Manager is responsible to oversee all aspects of the operation within the Lancaster, PA facility.

This position manages the daily activities of the plant and is responsible for the proper execution of all tasks associated with human safety, product quality and plant operations.

The position will manage the plant costs to ensure spend is in alignment with set budgets.

The Plant Manager will ensure the use of continuous improvement with plant employees using lean methodologies in a team setting to lead in the most efficient way possible to maintain safety, quality and productivity goals, while adhering to the company policies.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


* Provide leadership to the manufacturing facility.


* Leads, coaches, and manages performance of all direct reports and entire plant team


* In collaboration with Human Resources maintain strong relations with all plant team members


* Develop talent within the plant to ensure strong leadership is present at all levels


* Be a change agent for the facility by influencing and inspiring all team members


* Create team engagement to find and resolve production limiters


* Ensure that human safety is a core value for all team members by promoting a safe work environment and safe work practices

Operations Management


* Support product quality improvements by ensuring all EQMS requirements are in place


* Ensure materials, equipment, and supplies that are needed to perform daily production are in place


* Manage the plant budget and communicate concerns when these are present


* Manage all plant capital spend by working closely with project manager/Engineering and making sure that all projects are completed on time and within the authorized dollar amount


* Drive continuous improvement efforts via process improvement teams within the plant


* Leverage lean and problem solving (DMAIC) methodology to resolve production slowdowns and process downtime

Business Strategy & Collaboration


* Work with internal and external customers to ensure the plant is meeting set expectations


* Partner with the business representation to ensure customers' needs are understood and fulfilled


* Through collaboration with Sales Team and Engineering, drive strategic initiatives to position the plants and operation's teams for new growth opportunities and untapped business segments

REQUIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS:


* High School Diploma or GED


* 3+ years in people leadership experience in a manufacturi...