Grand Island, NE30+ days ago
p>• Oversee overall plant operations including safety, finance, manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, materials, quality assurance / control, information systems, environment, public, supplier, government and customer relations • Ensures positive relations and a highly collaborate approach with internal/external stakeholders and community • Proactively fostering and promoting the safe work habits of employees • Ensures safety policies and procedures are followed • Active participation in health & safety initiatives, taking a lead role in safety optimization in the drive towards zero incidents • Leads positive safety culture, and safety engagement • Sets direction through setting strategic objectives for the plant, accountable for achievement of plant performance objectives and setting direction and enabling a highly engaged environment through leadership practices and action planning, Inclusion focused and in support McCain's Winning culture and core values - Family, Authentic, Quality and Trusted • Leads and oversees cost commitments, SCA - Sustainable Cost Advantage, overhead and direct cost budgets for each fiscal year championing continuous improvement through the active engagement of the plant team members in overall capability building • Champions a growth mindset and Talent development focus for the facility, leading key activities and ensuring targeted development and overall organizational effectiveness and ensures all departments are working together to realize McCain objectives • Ensures audit ready compliance focused on food safety, environmental policies, site emergency preparedness and crisis management. • Bachelor's degree, preferably in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Science or Business or a related field • A minimum of 8+ years' leadership experience • A minimum of 8+ years' of proven manufacturing experience in a food or beverage setting • Ability to lead and develop a team in a collaborative and customer focused way that equally drives results and engagement • Ensures accountability to safety practices and principles for both our employees and products • Embodies our Company values; authentic, committed, and trusted, focusing on doing the right thing and building genuine relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders • Deep understanding of financial practices and continuous improvement.