Launched in 2020, Village Gourmet brings together specialty producers of fine meat and snacking options to help America eat better. With a dedication to quality, Village Gourmet supports its specialty food brands with the resources they need to grow operations and bring their products to consumers across the country.
Comprised of four SQF-certified facilities across the USA and a national marketing and sales network, companies within Village Gourmet share the same commitment to using time-honored recipes and high-quality ingredients, from fresh sausage, classic charcuterie, accompaniments, snacks, and more.
COMPANY SUMMARY:
At Uncle Charley’s, we believe that the right combination of high quality, premium cuts of pork, with fresh, aromatic seasoning makes for the best all-natural casing sausages. The quality of our pork results in leaner breakfast links, juicy bratwurst and kielbasa, and tasty sausage patties with a richer taste. Uncle Charley’s continues to build on its thirty-year heritage, ensuring only the finest ingredients are used to produce a fresh line of products like no other in the market.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Plant Manager drives the success of the company through operational guidance of our plant strategy to meet consumer needs. The Plant Manager leads overall plant objectives by setting performance standards and aligning plant leadership to achieve those standards, champions employee engagement, and thrives off change management. Responsible for the execution of all manufacturing operations including Product, Planning, Quality Assurance, Sanitation, Maintenance, Purchasing, Safety, Shipping, Receiving and Materials Controls, all in conformance with company policies and all applicable regulatory and legal requirements. Responsible for coordination and communication of the operations forecast, including the identification of key financial operating risks and potential offsets. Supports all strategic efforts to generate new sales and maintain the existing customer base.
The Plant Manager is responsible for over 40 employees both hourly and salaried in operations at our manufacturing facility.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise and monitor manufacturing operations to meet or exceed safety requirements, quality standards, delivery goals, and cost objectives through effective utilization of personnel, equipment, and facilities.
- Coaches and guides department managers in the development of labor usage strategies to better utilize resources along with reacting to changes in production demands and deadlines.
- Ensures personnel adherence to Village Gourmet policies, safety standards, and good manufacturing practices.
- Actively supports all continuous improvement efforts throughout the plant.
- Consults with corporate operations and plant management team to develop annual operating budget utilizing Zero-based budgeting (ZBB).
- Supports the R&D team in the development of new products and processes, supports production runs, costing of labor, and scrap standards for new products.
- Analyzes manufacturing variances in ingredients, materials, and labor usage and works with the management team to implement strategies for optimization.
- Oversees the preparation of operational schedules and manufacturing activities to ensure that production and quality of products meet specifications.
- Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives such as labor reduction, waste reduction, and reduction of indirect cost to contribute to factory objectives.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations.
- Minimum 7+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment. Previous plant management experience preferred.
- Experience in consumer-packaged goods industry preferred.
JOB SKILLS:
- Demonstrated leadership of safety initiatives that drive a zero-injury culture.
- Demonstrated track record of understanding and applying continuous improvement principles and practices including Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and/or Lean Six Sigma
- Experience building & enabling high-performing teams to deliver exceptional results on a consistent basis.
- Growth and continuous learning and development mindset
JOB DETAILS:
This role is a regular employee, full-time salary position that is normally scheduled: Monday through Friday, 6:30 am – 3:30 pm. Overtime work may be required based on the needs of the business, including some weekends and off-hours.
Affirmative action plan/equal employment opportunity (AAP/EEO) statement
Village Gourmet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to 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.
