The New Holland Plant Manager will coordinate and direct all of the major plant functions, maintain good employee relations and meet all AFP budgetary objects. Responsible for the execution of all manufacturing operations including Product, Planning, Quality Assurance, Sanitation, Maintenance, Purchasing, Safety, Shipping, Receiving and Materials Controls, all in conformance with AFP policies and all applicable regulatory and legal requirements. Support all strategic efforts to generate new sales and maintain the existing customer base.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and direct plant operations while continually working toward improved efficiencies and quality at a reduced cost
• Correlate performance to budgeted dollars and understand the variances and the reasons for them
• Determines priorities; processes work efficiently; conveys clear expectations for assignments; establishes clear agendas and desired outcomes; prepares for and conducts successful meetings; and follows up promptly after meetings
• Structuring of the product development strategy/process, improvement of product and processes in collaboration with R&D, Sales, and Corporate
• Responsible for implementing and following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory rules and regulations relating to food plant sanitation and the environment
• Responsible for adhering to all quality system requirements

Experience/Education:

• Degree in manufacturing or equivalent experience
• 5 – 10 years Plant Management experience with demonstrated increasingly responsible management experience.
• Dairy plant and/or canned food experience preferred.
• A demonstrated track record of driving exceptional results and key deliverables