Plant Operations Manager - Food Manufacturing - 1556821

Market-leading global food manufacturer is currently in search of an experienced Plant Operations Manager with a strong background in food manufacturing and automated packaging lines to join its team within its flagship, state-of-the-art plant in Memphis, TN. Prior experience as a Production Manager, Operations Manager, Business Unit Manager or Plant Manager within a large, high-speed food manufacturing plant is absolutely essential.

Primary responsibilities:

• Day-to-day leadership of a high-volume, high-speed plant business unit, including management of salaried supervisors and up to 150 hourly union associates responsible for production of finished goods
• Teach, train, and coach the department’s leadership team to achieve company and business unit goals and objectives, including production metrics, safety and quality initiatives, and best practices
• Continue to drive and influence a continuous improvement culture within the operation, focused on attaining departmental goals in the areas of productivity, safety, and quality

Key requirements to be considered for this opportunity:

• Must have a strong background in food safety (HACCP / SQF / GFSI) and GMPs.
• Experience managing union associates is strongly preferred
• Must have excellent communication skills and computer skills - SAP experience is strongly preferred
• Must have demonstrated experience in the leadership, training, and development of salaried supervisors and hourly associates to attain company objectives
• Must have 5-7 years of senior production leadership experience within a food manufacturing operation - experience leading a high-speed packaging department with 100+ associates is essential
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer - sorry, no sponsorships
• BS Degree, preferably within a business, engineering, or food science discipline.

Our client will offer a competitive base salary ($125-145k+ depending on experience), bonus opportunity, excellent benefits that begin on day one of employment, generous PTO plan, and matching 401(k). Relocation package available. The company continues to execute its aggressive growth plans, so future opportunities for advancement will be plentiful.

If you have our client’s required background and skill set, please apply immediately and be sure to include your full resume. PLEASE NOTE: Our client's requirements are very specific - you absolutely must have a strong food manufacturing background to be considered for this key role.