At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally-dense, thoughtfully-sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere. Watch our new company video to learn more!
We're Looking For A: Plant Manager
Location: Richfield, WI
What You'll Be Doing:
- Oversee and manage the production process at the facility to operate within budget and meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Monitor and review daily production performance to ensure operations meet performance standards, making adjustments or improvements as needed
- Create and share regular reports with management, providing status updates on production metrics, issues or challenges facing departments, and opportunities for efficiency improvement
- Maintain a strong safety mindset and thorough understanding of safety guidelines and protocols; enforce those guidelines and protocols with managers and employees
- Foster a high quality standing by enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and adherence to all food safety and quality standards, guidelines, processes, and initiatives
- Maintain a continuous improvement mindset to identify cost saving opportunities and see those opportunities through to implementation in partnership with other departments and stakeholders
- Manage the Production and Sanitation leaders and teams in a way that fosters accountability, autonomy, performance and career development
- Partner closely with other departments to maintain efficient operations and overcome challenges in the production area(s) as they arise
- Provide leadership support and assistance to Production and Sanitation leaders for employee or performance related challenges
Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't tick ALL of these boxes.):
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Technology, Manufacturing or related field is preferred
- 10+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience working in pet food or food production is preferred
Golden Perks & Benefits:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
- Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We've donated over $6.1 million to date.
- 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
- We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
- Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
- Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
- Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.
To read more about our Perks & Benefits, click here.
Click here to learn more about general internet safety and our hiring practices.
Click here to view our Privacy Notice to Applicants.
