JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Plant Manager

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

LOCATION: Wausau

This position directs and manages all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality, and other production-related activities.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Demonstrates ethical leadership qualities in the improvement of Safety, Quality, and Cost and Delivery performance measures for the facility.
• Directs and manages plant operations for production, scheduling, maintenance, quality, engineering, and shipping and receiving.
• Cooperates with management team in formulating and establishing company policies and operating procedures.
• Leads, evaluates, coaches and trains manufacturing personnel.
• Coordinates plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Develops and controls profits, plans, and budget.
• Implements cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries.
• Establishes and monitors overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Develops and implements standard operating procedures.
• Controls and minimizes labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses.
• Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment.
• Provides leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Incorporates shop floor organization and plan cleanliness among plant personnel.
• Provides direction, development, and leadership to production supervisor.
• Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.
• Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description, and Supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.
• Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and Human Resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer candidates with a BA/BS in Business Administration or related degree; or four to ten years related experience and/or training in relevant industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

The type of experience required to effectively perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this position are:

• A minimum of 5 (five) years in progressive commercial foodservice, or industry related assignments is required.
• A minimum of 3 (three) years supervisory/management experience required.
• Well-developed knowledge of the injection and rotational manufacturing methods a plus.
• Understanding of manufacturing industry processes and procedures with hands on experience.
• Demonstrable ability to apply strategic vision to an organization.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, work under pressure with challenging deadlines while delivering high quality results.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and 5S processes.
• Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

• Up to 10% travel, in support of corporate initiatives

CFS Brands:

Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, CFS BRANDS is a market-leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of commercial foodservice, healthcare, and industrial janitorial and sanitation products. The company supports stable and growing end markets supported by strong tailwinds.

CFS BRANDS has maintained a market leading position and continually grown in its segments with relentless customer support, leading product breadth and availability, and a “one-stop shop” solution serving both “front” and “back” of restaurants with a focus on customer intimacy. CFS BRANDS enjoys a unique competitive advantage with the ability to produce in-house with 6 manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Mexico, over 700,000 square feet of distribution center space in 4 U.S. facilities and the ability to source products from all over the world.

CFS BRANDS’s core products include dinnerware, professional cookware, cleaning tools, drinkware, disposable lids, dispensing systems, healthcare equipment, brushes and cleaning tools. These products are provided through major distributors to the country’s best-known restaurant franchises.

CFS BRANDS became a portfolio company of The Jordan Company (“TJC”), a private equity firm, in 2018. With over $8 billion in cumulative equity commitments, TJC is one of the world’s most respected investors in leading middle market businesses. The TJC team enjoys a storied history of partnering with exceptional management teams to create long-term value for management and investors.

More information on CFS BRANDS can be found at www.cfsbrands.com. The Jordan Company website is www.thejordancompany.com.

CFS Brands is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.