Plant Director
Company: fairlife, LLC
Location: Webster
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates
great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish
consumers.With nearly $2B 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 is--responsible for the overall
leadership and management fairlife's Webster, NY plant; a
state-of-the-art, greenfield manufacturing facility, planned for
start-up in 2025. 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. They will
work closely with the project team throughout installation,
commissioning, and start up of the plant as the overall site leader
upon start up.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 serviceEnsure adherence to all health and safety
policies, GMP policies, and regulatory requirementsPartner 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 serviceSupport
development of plant operational budgets, capital budgets,
organizational structure, and policies and procedures.Build a
strong and capable plant leadership team and workforce able to
start and ramp up a new manufacturing facilityConduct regular
meetings with plant employees to communicate state of the business,
plant goals, performance against targets, policy changes, and
opportunities for operational improvementDevelop ramp-up plan,
plant KPI s, operational standards, and management routines to meet
business objectivesProvide dairy science, mechanical, process, and
technical problem-solving support to engineers and
operatorsCommunicate and engage with the workforce at every level
to build trust and continuity throughout the teams, consistently
demonstrating the fairlife culture of Believe in BetterFoster
environment of collaboration and ownership across the project team,
resources at existing fairlife sites, and new leadership to build a
World Class FactoryMeet short term goals while balancing long term
objectivesBe an ambassador for the Webster plant, representing the
values, culture, and ethos of fairlife with internal and external
stakeholdersLead 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 requiredA minimum of 10 years of
Plant Manager or equivalent experience that is directly related to
the duties and responsibilities outlinedDairy or brewing experience
preferred; pharmaceutical or food experience considered. Aseptic
processing experience a plusProven ability to identify and mitigate
food safety risks with a temperature sensitive pathogen risky raw
material such as milkA proven track record of implementing TPM
principles creating short- and long-term value in a technical
manufacturing environmentProven ability to lead a team to achieve
goals with trust and integritySkilled in examining and
re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and
developing and implementing new strategies and proceduresStrong
interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work
effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse
communityAbility to make administrative and procedural decisions
and judgments on sensitive, confidential issuesAbility to analyze
and assess training and development needs and manage
performanceAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
writingWorking 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
standardsKnowledge of budgeting cost estimating and fiscal
management principles and proceduresAbility to handle ambiguity and
work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environmentposition
location:--Webster, NYreports to: Vice President, Manufacturing
Operationstravel requirements: 50% travel in 2024, 10% in 2025 and
beyondSalary range: $190,000 - $217,000 ----------------*Base pay
offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge,
skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or
other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
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--careers fairlife.com.
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