Sr. Plant Director

Job Overview

The Senior Director Plant will provide day-to-day leadership for the manufacturing team and is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the work of the Production, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Facility Maintenance functions. This position will lead, guide, and direct teams and activities to ensure high production efficiencies, a safe work environment, production of the highest quality products, and product availability. Additionally, manage and implement change to ensure continuous process improvement. Case Volume over 30M; responsibility for off-site 509 warehouse operations or future automated warehouse operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct, manage, lead, and motivate the quality, maintenance, and production teams to deliver results by communicating company goals (including quality and customer satisfaction), safety practices, and deadlines; recruiting and retaining; engaging and developing teammates through effective performance management, coaching, and training; implementing continuous improvement methods while maintaining customer focus; and embodying company purpose and values to inspire servant leadership
• Ensure product and package quality standards are met to exceed customer and consumer expectations and protect CCCI’s and Coca-Cola system image and brands
• Ensure efficient and effective utilization of facilities’ physical and employee assets to minimize system cost of production while meeting customer needs
• Develop and manage expense, capital, and labor budgets to support CCCI’s budgeting, cost-related decision-making, and long-term financial planning
• Provide a safe work environment for employees to reduce costs associated with injuries and illnesses and avoid employee-relations issues
• Serve as a representative on the SKU committee and other centrally organized business initiatives to ensure plant-level input is being considered in production and/or SKU decisions

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Manufacturing experience and Food and Beverage or Bottling Industry knowledge
• Structured experience with management systems such as ISO 9001, 14001, 22000, Safe Quality Food (SQF), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Hazard Analysis Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC)
• Computer skills; SAP, Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint
• Time management and effective communication skills
• Ability to lead, manage and develop a team of direct reports
• Ability to manage constant change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to manage multiple, complex projects
• Ability to manage and develop a 0 based, multi-million-dollar budget
• Effective change management and proven ability to lead teammates through large, impactful changes
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walking manufacturing floor, climbing stairs, and lift up to 25lbs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (4 years in Engineering, Business or Manufacturing)
• Valid driver’s license required for occasional company travel

Preferred Qualifications

 MBA preferred for growth beyond this position

Work Environment

Office environment