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General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The Plant Manager will be responsible for the manufacturing and administrative aspects of managing and leading a plant. As the leader of the Livestock Operations, this individual will be responsible for all staff operations to ensure the safety of employees and the efficient and safe handling of ingredients into the facility, processing activities within the facility, and shipments of all finished products from the facility.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

Minimum 5 years experience in the management of feed mill/manufacturing setting
Strong technical knowledge in manufacturing production practices and best practices
A professional individual with strong leadership and organizational skills, able to prioritize tasks
A team player who excels at communicating, relationship building, and staff development
Demonstrated capacity to problem solve in a complex environment by leading teams
Ability to efficiently manage production costs and align these costs to the volume produced
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and changing work environment
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional departments to meet performance objectives
Ability to implement and oversee company policies regarding Food Safety & worker safety
Bachelor’s degree in relevant industry (can be supplemented with experience)

Key Personal Attributes Include:

An individual with a high level of integrity and transparency
Customer-focused team player with a “can do” attitude
A “working” leader with the ability to learn more than taught and to deliver more than asked
Resourceful, able to “do more with less” and recognize when “more leads to more.”
A critical thinker who can analyze complex situations to drive practical action
A keen eye for selecting and retaining talent
Able to work with simplicity, a sense of urgency, and mutual accountability
Enthusiasm in creating a positive attitude in the work environment

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

Implement and support all aspects of company policy, including food and worker safety.
Ensure product quality meets the requirements of the customer and the product manufactured.
Work in coordination with other functions to assure and enforce compliance with all Food Safety Guidelines, FDA and OSHA guidelines, and Federal and State laws governing the workplace.
Responsibilities include managing daily operations and planning materials and human resources. Oversee all plant operation functions including but not limited to receiving, production planning, production process, storage of materials (on and off-site), maintenance, and logistics.
Direct and coordinate activities of staff concerned with the production, purchase, distribution of products, food safety, and customer service
Establish administrative controls and metrics to evaluate and maintain performance objectives. Determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
Accountable for Operating Expense Management
Assist the Sr. Manager of Manufacturing in preparing annual expense and capital budgets for all operational and administrative activities.
Champion engagement among his/ her team: mentoring, developing, and coaching the team, including designing and/or promoting established programs to achieve objectives in this area.
Identify, Develop, Implement, and Maintain Operating Procedures that drive efficient utilization of company assets.
Oversee all location infrastructure related to operations, such as offices, warehouses, rail sidings, and land lots. Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained
Determine staffing requirements, interview, hire, and ensure appropriate training of new employees, and oversee all other personnel processes.
Other duties customary of such a position and other responsibilities as assigned

Compensation and Benefits:

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $85,000 - $119,020. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj

Our Nutrition business line is able to hire in the following states:

AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MN, MO, NV, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

Our Nutrition business line is unable to hire in the following states:

AK, AR, CT, DE, HI, IN, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, WY

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, LLC is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, and is a marketer and distributor of value-added feed ingredients in North America and Asia-Pacific. Wilbur Ellis provides feed solutions to our customers and suppliers in the Livestock, Pet Food, and Aquaculture Industries. Providing a complete supply chain, including logistics, warehousing, and customer service, in addition to expertise in import/export and regulatory, sets Wilbur-Ellis apart from our competitors. We understand the importance of providing on-time delivery of specified products and honoring our commitments to suppliers and customers.

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