ABOUT US:

We are a leading manufacturer and distributor of Pepsi-Cola and other leading soft drinks. Our corporate office is in Watertown, Wisconsin. We have production facilities and warehouses throughout the central U.S.

ABOUT YOU:

We are seeking a plant manager to lead and direct the production, maintenance, and quality assurance functions of our Quincy, IL production facility. This proactive, forward-thinking leader will orchestrate the coordination of all manufacturing departments’ functions to ensure compliance with company objectives, quality systems, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a direct, hands-on management style, and be exceptionally detail oriented. You must be dedicated to achieving operational excellence with a genuine interest in helping Wis-Pak succeed.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Create and implement strategic visions to improve production, quality, safety, and labor utilization throughout the facility.
• Drive effective utilization of plant resources including people and equipment.
• Lead and collaborate with functional departments in the implementation of all continuous improvement activities.
• Develop and implement innovative methods of manufacturing processes to reduce cost and improve quality of the product.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to design, specify, and validate world-class manufacturing processes to achieve organizational goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all manufacturing operations of production, machinery, processing, and packaging departments.
• Ensure that all production line schedules are in accordance with plant capabilities, customer requirements, economic performance, and planning, expediting as needed.
• Direct and manage the establishment and maintenance of material replenishment methods, quality standards, and performance metrics in support of organizational goals and objectives.
• Budget and manage manufacturing cost structures by developing and maintaining operational expenses within budget allowance., and continually pursue cost-reduction opportunities.
• Create documentation protocols and ensure that all operations records are properly maintained and reviewed.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business, engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of plant management experience
• 3 to 5 years of food and/or beverage industry experience
• 3 to 5 years of lean manufacturing/continuous improvement experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong process orientation
• Proven analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Continuous improvement: 3 years (Required)
• Food and/or beverage industry: 3 years (Required)
• Plant management: 5 years (Required)
• Lean manufacturing: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Quincy, IL 62301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person