Plant Manager - Spokane, WA

Plant Manager - 120 person manufacturing operation

Location: Spokane, WA Area

Salary: $130 - 160K + Bonus

Onsite

Key attributes/Skills: Financials, Metrics, Strong leader and proven experience.

This campus has 40,000 square feet with 6 production lines across 4 departments that include food service production.

The site has 120 employees and currently operates across 2 shifts 5 days per week.

The Plant Manager is the overall leader of Spokane operations and is a highly integral resource to our Commercial team. In this role you will be responsible for leading from the plant floor, engaging, and inspiring the work force to improve operating efficiency and productivity while maintaining quality and safety.

From a technical perspective, the Plant Manager must bring a track record of leading operational Excellence in a dynamic manufacturing site as well as differentiating capability to improve operational performance through technical expertise, continuous improvement, and strong organizational skills.

Key Accountabilities:
•Establish programs and processes to develop a high performing team.
•Develop organizational and talent capabilities promoting a strong engagement and performance-oriented culture.
•Be the key point of contact and collaborator with functions outside the organization.
•Develop near and long- term plans and strategies to promote talent development, engagement, operational and financial performance.
•Establish a culture of accountability and teamwork by continuing the strong track record of developing and communicating individual and team metrics.

KPI's / objectives in the areas such as: safety, quality, production efficiency, employee relations and retention, and material control.
•Establish a collaborative culture with the indirect departments that drives focus on supporting the core operation while looking for new ways to run the business.
•Improve performance and consistency in establishing critical systems and processes with clear milestones.
•Achieve sustainable and ongoing quantitative improvements in safety, quality, labor, and materials.
•Articulate and drive operating objectives to ensure the Operations team delivers on its commitments.
•Plan, organize, and implement actions to meet customer requirements.
•Lead continuous improvement programs to reduce costs and improve productivity.
•Develop and lead plans and processes to minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of people, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related field required. Graduate degree a plus.

Experience / Skills:
•The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience, preferably in the Food Industry, as a Plant Manager in a smaller site or as an Operations Manager in a Large flagship operation.
•8 - 12 years of progressively responsible management experience in a manufacturing environment known for world-class practices, preferably in the food and beverage business.
•Robust compliance experience in an environment regulated by the FDA is a plus.
•Proven track record of success and has progressed into positions of increasing responsibility. Must have a strong knowledge of manufacturing and business metrics to effectively analyze production plans, service, and productivity.
•Technically competent - understands food and beverage technology and can build process and technical capability.
•Lean Six Sigma and process improvement success record particularly around building a Lean culture that delivers results.
•Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
•Ability to build a team establish individual performance expectations.
•A demonstrated track record of driving change and cultural transformations quickly.
•Innovative - an out of the box thinker who strives for excellence.
•Entrepreneurial / Start-Up Mentality - Be pressure tested and able to thrive in environments of uncertainty and pressure.
•Open and Transparent - Be a visible leader and communicator.