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The Plant Director will oversee all plant operations, including blending, production, and on-line ... • Hire, evaluate and develop subordinates; provide subordinates opportunities to exercise ...

The Plant Director will oversee all plant operations, including blending, production, and on-line ... Hire, evaluate and develop subordinates; provide subordinates opportunities to exercise initiative ...

The Plant Director will oversee all plant operations, including blending, production, and on-line ... • Hire, evaluate and develop subordinates; provide subordinates opportunities to exercise ...

Madison WI * $150,000 to $200,000 + Bonus + Strong Company Benefits A very well respected national Food org is looking to hire a New Plant Director to help deliver a turnaround program for one of its ...

Manages direct and indirect controllable costs to meet overall cost index target * Manages overall plant profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for production, maintenance, and quality control and ...

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Manages direct and indirect controllable costs to meet overall cost index target * Manages overall plant profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for production, maintenance, and quality control and ...

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The Plant Director leads and is accountable for all operations related processes in the operating plant they are assigned. In this role, the incumbent will have responsibility for Safety, Quality ...

We have been retained to fill a Plant Director role in a large food and beverage facility in North Carolina. This person will have responsibility for a 500+ person plant with a complex group of ...

Plant Director

Winchester, VA · On-site

$155K - $170K/yr

The Plant Lead Team members will report directly to the Plant Manager (typically 4-8 direct reports ... Attract, hire, develop direct reports and create strong succession plans * Ensure compliance with ...

Prysmian, the world's largest manufacturer of energy and telecom cables, is seeking a seasoned executive to lead our largest manufacturing facility in Marshall, TX. As Plant Director , you will be at ...

The Plant Lead Team members will report directly to the Plant Manager (typically 4-8 direct reports ... Attract, hire, develop direct reports and create strong succession plans * Ensure compliance with ...

As Plant Director, you'll have the autonomy to lead, the resources to succeed, and the opportunity to shape the future of energy infrastructure. Ready to lead transformation? Apply now and make your ...

Role Overview The Director of Plant Operations is accountable for the end-to-end performance of the ... We respect every employee as an individual, and we hire and promote based on qualifications ...

... direct and indirect labor, maintenance and consumable spending and proactively control to business ... hire training and continuous training to improve efficiencies -Empower employees and develop ...

Plant Director

Sartell, MN · On-site

$170K - $210K/yr

What you'll do Niron Magnetics is seeking a hands-on, execution-driven Plant Director with proven ... Consequently, we reserve the right to hire these candidates at our discretion without any financial ...

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Plant Director

Breinigsville, PA • On-site


Ocean Spray
Food Services and Drinking Places • 1 - 5K employees

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 443 rated food and drinks producers

People enjoy working here

Good employer

Paid breaks


Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Plant Director! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since.
The Plant Director will oversee all plant operations, including blending, production, and on-line quality, to maximize resources and achieve customer satisfaction, productivity, and economic goals. This role involves analyzing and managing plant performance indicators, hiring and developing staff, and maintaining positive labor/management relations. The Plant Director will also communicate with local and corporate staff, recommend and implement operational improvements, and participate in plant and corporate projects. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential, along with experience in manufacturing operations and knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations.
A Day in the Life...
• Analyze, evaluate and manage various plant performance indicators, such as safety, line efficiencies, budget variance and product quality measures.
• Hire, evaluate and develop subordinates; provide subordinates opportunities to exercise initiative and judgment.
• Provide feedback to subordinates on performance; correct deficiencies and highlight strengths.
• Create and maintain positive Labor/Management relations.
• Participate in driving engagement through leadership and relationship building.
• Communicate with local and Corporate staff on operational status, recommend improvements in techniques and methods of operations, developing rational and implementation strategy. Coordinate implementation.
• Provide information and advice to Manufacturing Director on plant operations on routine basis; represent plant as needed.
• Participate in plant and corporate projects, assuming leadership roles as directed or appropriate.
What We Are Looking For:
• BS/BA in business administration, industrial engineering or related major or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in management/supervisory role in manufacturing plants in the food/beverage industry
• Knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety as well as FDA/USDA
• Works well with management, peers and subordinates
• Experience managing in a union/non-union production environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing operations
• Strong ability to influence, provide leadership, work in a team environment or independently
• Able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Good facilitation/training skills
• Ability to travel as needed
Education:
Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)
Work Experience:
At least 5 Years of Experience
Benefits:
  • Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
    • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Flexible spending account
    • Life and accident insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Telehealth services
    • 1:1 health coaching
    • Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
  • 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
  • Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
  • Holiday pay for 12 holidays
  • Career development and growth opportunities
  • Tuition/Education assistance programs
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Scholarship programs for children of employees
  • Parental leave
  • Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
  • Adoption assistance
  • Bereavement leave
  • Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
  • Up to $300 massage reimbursement
  • Employee appreciation events
  • Employee discounts
  • Charitable giving

Who We Are:
You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.
Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:
  • Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
  • Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
  • Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
  • Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.


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