Northwood Plant Manager

Hirzel Canning Company feeds people. Hirzel Canning Company & Farms is a 5th-generation family company with a passion for serving the community. Our Dei Fratelli brand is your source for locally-grown tomato and sauerkraut products. We seek individuals that share our core values, our commitment to future generations, and our passion for providing food that brings families together . A few of the benefits you’ll experience at Hirzel Canning Company are: Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Annual Pay Increases Employer 401(k) Matching Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions Health and Wellness Program Community Involvement Family-Centric Environment Candidates must be willing and able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT Oversee and direct all daily plant operations to ensure safe and efficient workflows across production, warehouse, and shipping/receiving functions Ensure production targets are met by coordinating resources, monitoring output, and addressing issues in real time Maintain compliance with quality standards and food safety guidelines Will be a member of the Corporate and Plant level Food Safety Committee Establish productivity expectations and provide employees guidance on how to best reach them Oversee inventory operations to ensure all supplies and materials required for production are available Coordinate with the Supply Chain Manager to plan and schedule weekly production and label work orders, modify plans as needed to support demand Oversee Sterilization, Supervision, and Clean-In-Place (CIP) procedures for the Aseptic Line as required Participate in cross facility meetings and interface with other plant managers to best utilize resources Aid production supervision when multiple operations are running Oversee all Kraut operations, including kraut tank capacity management and operational planning to support fresh pack and canning activities Coordinate with the Maintenance Team on facility improvements to equipment, the physical facility, and processes Participate in cross facility meetings and interface with other plant managers to best utilize resources PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Provide leadership and support for the Northwood Plant staff, which includes setting performance expectations, monitoring progress, and resolving employee concerns. Coordinate planned time off, and arrange for coverage as needed. Review wages to ensure compensation is competitive, based on market data, and is aligned with both job responsibilities and individual employee performance. Maintain sufficient staffing by proactively requesting external job postings from Human Resources when necessary Arrange and support monthly training focused on personal safety and food safety compliance Support supervisors by providing back-up, coaching, and on-the-job training as needed Cover breaks on the production lines when necessary LEADERSHIP Demonstrate importance of compliance with all Company policies and procedures, state and federal regulations. Take ownership of work to make sure it is completed accurately, efficiently and on time. Will work with a sense of urgency, enthusiasm and commitment and encourage others to do the same. Promote a positive attitude. Responsible to establish and maintain constructive, positive working relationships that are built upon trust, mutual understanding and respect. Embrace Plant/Company change and support its implementation. Support decisions made and work to promote a unified leadership team at all times. Lead by example through understanding and daily practice of the core values of Hirzel Canning Company & Farms. Our leaders possess the characteristics of competency, innovativeness, flexibility, dependability, integrity, respect for all, ambition and honesty. Have an understanding that as a leader of Hirzel Canning Company & Farms you are a reflection and representative of the Company. EMPLOYEE EXPECTATION…

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