Plant Manager

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Plant Manager to join our manufacturing team in Algona, Washington. Reporting to the VP, Manufacturing, the Plant Manager will be responsible for directing all phases of plant and warehouse operations including production, sanitation, receiving, quality control, and shipping activities while leading continuous performance improvement efforts, diagnosing operational opportunities, and developing corrective action plans as required.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of leadership experience in the food manufacturing industry. Candidates should also have experience managing large scope projects and capital improvements and a working knowledge in many diverse business functions. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills are critical in this role.

Plant Manager:

• Direct the manufacturing of products at highest quality and lowest cost.
• Direct plant and warehouse operations with operations supervision to ensure constant superior quality products are produced at the lowest possible cost and orders are shipped/picked efficiently.
• Maintain appropriate staffing across all shifts. Authorize recruitment, termination, and promotion of associates in consultation with Human Resources; determine standards of behavior and ensure disciplinary procedures are carried out consistently and according to company policies.
• Responsible for executing the Utz Performance Management System and directly responsible for meeting Plant KPI's.
• Direct warehouse manager/staff and functions. Oversee and direct distribution of Tim's products and Partner Brands.
• Work with production supervision, production planning and other departments to ensure customer demands are met.
• Monitor all plant operations regularly and systematically regarding overall plant efficiency and recommend methods and procedures for enhancement in the areas of safety, continuous improvement, plant efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to plant personnel to stimulate maximum efficiency and productivity. Set clear, executable performance standards to meet production area goals. Mentor and lead personnel to their maximum level of achievement.
• Initiate capital spending recommendations to support future growth and profitability of plant operations. Recommend capital improvement projects and participate in capital project planning and execution. Works closely with Engineering/Project Management in the planning and execution to ensure success and realize ROI.
• Ultimately responsible for food safety within the facility. Responsible for supporting the enforcement of policies and procedures related to quality, good manufacturing practices and the SQF system
• Develop and maintain a safe workplace in accordance with regulatory and plant policies. Build and maintain an effective safety team in manufacturing and related plant departments.
• Direct production area cost functions, including budgets, daily variances, scrap, and downtime by reviewing budgets and standards with managers and submit revisions as appropriate.
• Coordinates with production planning, procurement, and receiving to ensure adequate supplies are available to meet demand.
• Maintain a long-term focus on continuous improvement utilizing data systems to identify, design and execute improvement projects. Work closely with CI team to achieve goals.
• Reviews all plant maintenance records and schedules maintenance with plant supervision to reduce plant down time.

Requirements

• Requires 5+ years of prior leadership experience, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience managing large-scope projects and capital improvements.
• Working knowledge in many diverse business functions including manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and preventative functions.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and professionally develop others.
• Knowledge of safety and quality control procedures.
• Knowledge of Human Resources practices and policies.

Salary: $145,000 - $170,000

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with profit sharing, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program. The compensation package includes an annual bonus. Employees also receive paid time off, sick days, and six paid company holidays throughout the calendar year.

External Recruitment Process

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
• Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.