Our Phoenix based client prioritizes people, pets and the planet. They partner with the very best in the health and wellness industry to bring innovative and sustainably-minded products to life. Their team of over one hundred employees spans the globe bringing unique perspectives to the table and has proven time and again it can break new ground all while efficiently scaling brands and ensuring accelerated success.

 

Position Summary

 

As one of the world’s fastest-growing companies, our client relies on a talented and committed workforce that is energized by solving large-scale challenges. They are currently seeking a plant manager to oversee the production, maintenance, and quality assurance functions of one of our largest plants. This professional multitasker will coordinate the plant’s manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with company objectives, quality systems, and customer expectations.

 

The ideal candidate will be exceptionally detail oriented and able to lead a team, serving as liaison between plant workers and upper management. This person must be dedicated to achieving operational excellence and have a genuine interest in helping the company succeed.

 

Essential Duties

 

• Create and implement strategic improvements for production, quality, and labor utilization throughout the facility

• Provide leadership to ensure effective utilization of plant personnel and equipment

• Collaborate with functional departments in the implementation of improvements

• Investigate and implement innovative manufacturing processes to reduce costs and improve product quality

• Apply lean manufacturing principles in designing, specifying, and validating world-class manufacturing processes that achieve organizational goals

• Plan and coordinate manufacturing operations for production, machinery, processing, and packaging departments

• Ensure that production line schedules are in accordance with facility capabilities, customer requirements, and financial planning

• Manage materials replenishment, quality standards, and performance metrics in support of organizational goals and objectives

 

 

• Manage cost structures for manufacturing by keeping operational expenses within budget allowance, and investigate cost-reduction measures

• Create documentation protocols and ensure that all records of operations are properly maintained and reviewed

 

 

 

Requirements:

 

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in operations management, business, engineering, or related field

• Experience in acquisition management

• Ten or more years of experience in plant operations or engineering

• Proven skills in leadership and supervision

• Demonstrated understanding of lean manufacturing principles

 

 

An EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ employer/

We strive to have a team of professionals that reflects the diversity of our customers. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We believe diversity and inclusion is the cornerstone of any successful company and seek to recruit the best and brightest from a wide array of backgrounds. If you think you’d be a good fit, we’d love to talk to you!