fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.
A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.
To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.
job purpose:
The Plant Director isresponsible for the overall leadership and management fairlife's Coopersville, Mi plant. The Plant Director will be fully accountable for meeting Safety, Environmental, Quality, Production, Efficiency, Service Levels and People objectives for the site.In addition, this role will provide inspiration, direction, coaching and feedback to the plant leadership team which is responsible for meeting the business plan and strategic objectives whilst strengthening the fairlife culture of Believe in Better and fostering a culture of measurement driven continuous improvement.The Plant Director is responsible for the coordination, administration, and all day-to-day management of the operational activities for the production facility. They will develop and implement internal operating protocol, policies, and procedures in accordance with established company policy and business drivers.
responsibilities:
Responsible for the development of strategic initiatives, projects, plant processes, and management systems to continuously improve results in safety, quality assurance, productivity, cost savings, environmental stewardship, and customer service
Ensure adherence to all health and safety policies, GMP policies, and regulatory requirements
Partner with relevant stakeholders to ensure production plans are in accordance with plant capacities and capabilities. Refine near term plans to maximize productivity, quality, and customer service
Support development of plant operational budgets, capital budgets, organizational structure, and policies and procedures.
Lead and develop a strong and capable plant leadership team and workforce to achieve results and drive a positive culture
Conduct regular meetings with plant employees to communicate state of the business, plant goals, performance against targets, policy changes, and opportunities for operational improvement
Develop strategic plans, plant KPI's, operational standards, and management routines to meet business objectives
Provide mechanical, process, and technical problem-solving support to engineers and operators
Communicate and engage with the workforce at every level to build trust and continuity throughout the teams, consistently demonstrating the fairlife culture of Believe in Better
Foster environment of collaboration and ownership across the project team, resources at existing fairlife sites, and new leadership to build a World Class Factory
Meet short term goals while balancing long term objectives
Be an ambassador for the Coopersville plant, representing the values, culture, and ethos of fairlife with internal and external stakeholders
Lead the team in executing against competing priorities in a fast-paced environment balancing tactical and strategic initiatives in coordination with the overall supply chain objectives
skills/qualifications required:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline required
A minimum of 7 years of Plant Manager or equivalent experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities outlined
Dairy or brewing experience preferred; or pharmaceutical, food and beverage experience. Aseptic processing experience a plus.
Proven ability to mitigate regulatory/safety risk with sensitive materials in a manufacturing setting
A proven track record of implementing TPM principles creating short- and long-term value in a manufacturing environment
Proven ability to lead a team to achieve goals with trust and integrity
Skilled in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues
Ability to analyze and assess training and development needs and manage performance
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Working knowledge of information technology and information systems such as ERP, MRP, MES, SCADA and business analytics
Ability to manage relationships with local government and regulatory officials to maintain and improve compliance of federal and state environmental laws, regulations, procedures, and standards
Knowledge of budgeting cost estimating and fiscal management... For full info follow application link.
fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected].
