Plant General Manager
Core
Strategic leadership of a beverage manufacturing plant, overseeing P&L, production, engineering, quality, safety, and operational excellence to ensure supply continuity and business plan execution.
Role type
Plant General Manager (Manufacturing)
Builds
Aseptic beverage processing and fluid milk/juice production facilities
Domain
Consumer Goods / Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing operations)
Required skills
P&L management, strategic planning, team leadership, safety culture development, regulatory compliance, budget management, operational excellence, change management, stakeholder collaboration, capital project management, Lean Manufacturing, TQM, GMPs, CIP operations, SAP proficiency, business acumen, negotiation
Preferred skills
Unionized environment experience, aseptic beverage processing expertise, fluid milk or juice processing knowledge, complex facility management, fast-paced 24/7 operations management, food safety principles, continuous improvement tools, gap closure action plans, influencing skills
Technologies
SAP, MS Office, Lean Manufacturing tools, Quality Tools
Responsibilities
Develop and execute 1-year and 3-year business plans, lead and manage direct and indirect reports, ensure plant compliance with company standards and local regulations, foster a safety-focused environment, oversee budget preparation and financial performance, lead site audits for ISO and KORE standards, represent the company in community affairs, develop partnerships with finance, marketing, supply chain, and labor relations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
