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Refresco Plant Manager in Greer, South Carolina
Description
Make a Difference in YOUR Career!
Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.
We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.
Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.
Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?
Position Description
The Plant Manager is responsible for the entire manufacturing plant operations. The Plant Manager generally directs the plant through supervision, sharing information, taking or directing corrective action as required, and recognizing achievements.
Key Accountabilities:
Leads compliance with all Safe Quality Food and Food safety requirements for the facility.
Operates the plant in accordance with corporate and plant policies, customer requirements, and approved budgets.
Provide leadership and sets objectives for the plant-based on corporate goals and customer needs.
Communicate plant production-related requirements and solutions to the relevant departments
Analysis of plant results, discussing areas of concern with the management team
Conduct plant production meetings with plant employees, and salary associates.
Directly observe operating departments on a regular basis to ensure the quality of production and adherence to sanitation and safety standards.
Ensures the fulfillment of customer orders within the specifications of quality, quantity and cost.
Manages the assigned business metrics including yield, labor efficiency, and overhead expenses.
Demonstrates leadership to production and warehouse employees to ensure consistent quality of work.
Maintains effective communication of expectations and goals throughout the plant environment.
Develop and communicate business impact with weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports and presentations in Excel and PowerPoint. Make regular presentations to Management teams on performance.
Ensure compliance to all OHSA and environmental regulatory and corporate standards. Investigate and identify root causes of any non-compliance.
Accountable for a safe working environment through the development of strategies focused on accident reduction as well as energy and waste minimization.
Responsible for reviewing SQF Annual Review checklist with Management.
Determine and implement key Quality Food Safety objectives, and determine who is responsible and assign a time frame for competition.
Responsible for site security /Food defense.
Responsible for Business Continuity Team: decision-making, oversight and investigating actions arising from a crisis management incident.
Education and Experience:
Undergraduate Degree (or equivalent experience) plus ten (10) years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment required.
Strong leadership capabilities in a fast-paced production environment required.
Previous experience in the food/beverage manufacturing industry preferred.
Skills/Qualifications:
Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and PowerPoint
Proven Leadership experience in a production environment
Strong team player who is able to work across multiple functions
Ability to analyze and solve problems, results-oriented
Able to work under deadline pressures
Organized and detail-oriented, adaptable to change
A Career with Refresco
Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid holidays and vacation
Well-being benefits
Discount programs
Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!
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