Plant Manager
Company: Red Collar Pet Foods, Inc.
Location: Joplin
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
Location: Joplin, MO, 94804Department: AdministrationRed Collar
Pet Foods is looking for a Plant Manager to join our exciting new
pet food business at one of our manufacturing plants. Who is Red
Collar? We are pet people, and to us pets are family. We believe
that they deserve good food made with wholesome and balanced
nutrition in every bag and bowl. It is our commitment to quality
ingredients and manufacturing exclusively in the U.S. which makes
us all proud of our company and the pets we ultimately feed. As
part of our overall total compensation package, Red Collar Pet
Foods offers a competitive benefits package to all associates which
includes: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- &
Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also
immediately eligible (based on hire date) up to two weeks of
vacation, Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental
Leave, and annual/quarterly bonus earning potential, plus many
other ancillary benefits not listed here.Purpose of Role The Plant
Manager is the role model for the site, champions the company
values by acting as an owner would by nurturing the Red Collar pet
culture, the site associates, the brands and the assets. S/he
orchestrates the site resources to manufacture quality products in
safe and sanitary work conditions through highly engaged
associates, within cost goals, and in su?cient quantities to meet
our customer's demands. This includes maximizing the value from the
existing assets and collaborating with the Corporate Leadership
Team to prepare the site for the future by building new
capabilities and delivering new product launches. Strong company
leadership skills and high learning agility are required to focus
on results, change, collaboration, problem solving, talent and
engagement. Principal Accountabilities Associate Safety & Asset
Conservation: Provide leadership to ensure that the site has a
world class safety culture and that all site associates are
properly trained and engaged in safety. Quality & Food Safety: Be
the champion of quality and food safety. Ensure that all Red Collar
Pet Food, national, state and local environmental compliance
requirements are met or exceeded. Customer Service: Creating a
customer-focused mindset within the site. Cost Competitiveness:
Develop and implement site-based strategies and initiatives which
support business objectives and strategies including leading
network optimization, asset optimization, plant sta?ng models and
application of global best practices and standards. Deliver or
exceed agreed business performance metrics in the areas of safety,
quality, cost, customer service, inventory etc. Associate
Engagement and Developing Talent: Develop a robust talent pipeline
within the site and ensure associates understand how to develop
their career within Red Collar Pet. Build a values and
collaborative centric Red Collar Pet Food culture at the site via
high levels of associate engagement, a passion for pets, and a
superior experience for our customers. Inspire and engage direct
reports to role model high performance team behaviors. Create a
positive work environment in the face of change. Other duties and
responsibilities as assigned Key Functional Skills/Knowledge
Practices Breakthrough Thinking, Navigates Complex Challenges,
Engages Associates, Develops Talent, Delivers Consistent Results,
Creates Collaborative Relationships, Drive for Results, Building
effective teams, Dealing with Ambiguity, Business Acumen,
Developing direct reports, Con?ict management and Listening.
Provides safe products and safe workplace E?ciently convert raw
materials in to ?nish goods Optimizes the supply chain Analyzes and
improves performance Quality Safety Project Management
Manufacturing Must be capable of working at elevated heights and or
con?ned space Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair
net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform) Bending,
stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods,
reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55 lbs. Must be able
to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to
cold, dust dirt and chemicals Knowledge of local, federal, and
industry regulations with regards to: Food Safety (GMP, HACCP),
Food Quality (Product and Process) Q&FS testing practices and
procedures, QMP polices and SPC Minimum of 7-10 years of broad and
varied supply experience including a demonstrated technical
understanding of manufacturing Working knowledge of other
departments (HR, Finance, Commercial, R&D, etc.) and their
relationship to Manufacturing A thorough knowledge of good
personnel practices and a proven track record in effective human
relations Multi-plant, multi-unit and/or multi-discipline
experience Knowledge of applicable governmental regulations A
minimum of an undergraduate degree with a technical/operational
focus or the equivalent in experience High level of analytical
thinking and communication skills Ability to travel 25-30%
domestically Recognition of different perspectives and ability to
deal with all level of the organization Understanding of major
functions within the plant and the ability to work directly with
all levels and functions Successful completion of a drug and
background screen Preferred Quali?cations: Advanced Degree
Demonstrated experience working in Quality Demonstrated experience
working in Safety Thorough technical knowledge of process,
equipment, controls and products Red Collar Pet Foods is an equal
opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an
accommodation during the application process because of a
disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to
provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a
result of such a requestPI185555089
Keywords: Red Collar Pet Foods, Inc., Joplin , Plant Manager, Professions , Joplin, Missouri
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