https://JOBS.CTRECRUITERS.COM/ en-us Corporate Director of Cooked Plant Operations

The Corporate Director of Cooked Plant Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall management of our food processing facilities producing ready to eat cooked foods. They support cooked (RTE) production operations from a corporate oversight position, focusing on meeting production targets, ensuring quality and safety, and managing all aspects of the plant's cooked products.

Key responsibilities:

• Operational leadership: Provides strategic direction for all plant operations, including production, processing, & packaging.
• Production management: Sets short- and long-term production goals and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure efficiency, optimize production processes, and maximize productivity.
• Quality and compliance: Ensures strict adherence to all food safety regulations, including those from the USDA, FDA, and HACCP.
• Budgeting and finance: Monitors financial reports to control costs and ensure profit margins.
• Team management: Leads senior plant management to help foster a cohesive and safe workplace culture.
• Safety programs: Engages with comprehensive safety programs and culture to protect employees and align with company values and regulations like OSHA.
• Continuous improvement: Applies industry best practices, such as Lean or Six Sigma methodologies, to drive continuous improvements in cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Cross-functional communication: Collaborates with other departments, such as quality control & product management to ensure seamless operations.

Required skills and qualifications

• Experience: Typically requires 10 or more years of experience in food processing operations, with previous management experience in a USDA-regulated facility.
• Education: A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, food science, or a related technical field is often preferred.
• Certifications: Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies are highly valued.
• Leadership and management: Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills are essential for managing staff and achieving business objectives.
• Problem-solving: The ability to address major production challenges, handle pressure, and solve problems quickly and effectively.





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