Plant Manager/Head of Operations, Food Manufacturing
SabaTalent
(Frozen Food, Twin Falls, ID area, Onsite, Relocation Assistance)
Compensation -$145,000 – $180,000 Per Year
15% bonus potential
Excellent benefits package
Relocation Assistance for the right person, local candidates preferred
Job Description:
Reports directly to the CEO
Responsibilities:
Provide leadership and direction to the plant in all areas: Administration, Receiving, Production,
Packaging, Maintenance, Warehousing, Shipping, Purchasing, Safety, and Environmental.
Direct overall activities of the plant to ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, produced,
and shipped at the lowest possible cost to meet customer requirements while maintaining corporate
quality standards.
Service: Ensure customer orders are produced and shipped on time and in full, as per our corporate
service target levels
Continuous Improvement: Analyze plant operations to maintain industry competitiveness and take
advantage of new processes and technology as applicable.
Cost: Control expenses, including labor, raw material shrink and waste, and indirect costs associated
with plant operation.
Develop and execute KPIs to improve safety, quality, and production deliverables to reduce COGS
and drive efficiency.
Develop and manage plant capital budget/ROI and lead the plant capital projects ongoing.
Manage plant safety program, including training, compliance reporting, and recognition.
Support and review SQF internal audits for compliance with corporate, customer, and government
standards. Continuously improve performance and adherence to all SQF requirements.
Manage food security program, assess and eliminate risks to adulteration of raw materials, finished
goods, plant property, and resources.
Conduct audits for compliance with corporate, customer, and government standards. Continuously
improve performance and adherence to all requirements.
Maintain staffing levels, performance evaluation system, progressive discipline, and new hire
onboarding & orientation.
Develop and coach Production Managers, provide leadership and educational opportunities, and
provide qualified candidates for succession planning.
Support and encourage the support of our Corporate Mission Statement, Vision, and Values to
facilitate the achievement of our company goals.
Direct Reports
Production Mgr.
Maintenance Mgr.
Warehouse Mgr.
Training, Credentials, Certificates
A bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline is preferred.
Minimum of 8-10 years of successful management experience in a food production or manufacturing
role.
Quality experience, including but not limited to HACCP, compliance auditing, GMPs, Plant Sanitation
Schedule, and SQF.
Plant safety experience includes but is not limited to ergonomics, hazardous materials, accident and
compliance reporting, and training.