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Plant Manager Designee POSTED: Oct 21
Salary: Open Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employer: Interstate Brands Corporation Type: Full Time - Experienced
Categories: Business/Operations Management, Manufacturing, Plant Operations    



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About Interstate Brands Corporation

About Interstate Bakeries Corporation With more than $2.5 billion in annual sales, Interstate Bakeries Corporation is one of the largest wholesale bakers and distributors of fresh baked bread and sweet goods in the United States. IBC operates 39 bakeries throughout the US and employs more than 22,000 people. From our strategically dispersed bakeries, our sales force delivers baked breads and snacks from 600 distribution centers through 6,000 daily truck delivery routes. The IBC product line i....more info

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Job Description
We are currently seeking experienced Plant Managers to build bench strength within our organization. There will be multiple opportunities across the country for candidates with strong plant management experience. This position will coordinate efforts of all bakery operations to assure efficient production and distribution of consistently high quality products while ensuring compliance with all government regulations in the areas of employee safety, food safety, environmental, and employment practices. Manage operations according to Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). Develop organizational bench. Position Summary: • Coordinate results of production and support departments to assure that labor, ingredients, and equipment resources for product production and support services are utilized effectively. • Ensure that a consistently high quality product is provided to sales as requested by orders from sales. • Maintains communication between sales and the operations group to ensure that orders are filled, and that product meets the needs of sales in terms of quality, consistency, and timeliness. • Excels in principles of LEAN manufacturing and the 5S programs. • Train and develop direct reports and ensure that they are providing training and development to their reports to ensure continuity planning occurs such as town hall meeting and daily huddles. • Ensure that all departments follow regulatory requirements, and legal employment practices. • Ensure that all union contractual obligations are fulfilled. • Coordinate and implement Company policies and procedures in all areas. • Ensure work force safety by administering effective safety program.


Requirements
Job Requirements: • 7 years progressive management experience including at least two years at a Department Head level position and 4 years of plant management experience. 4 year college degree preferred. • Bakery Industry - Understands the operation and use of high-speed bakery production equipment. Understanding of food production standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s). An understanding of the ramifications of producing limited shelf life products. Experience in Food Manufacturing. • Understanding of DSD route system and transportation logistics to supply system to include warehousing technology. • Forecasting and Budget Planning - Knowledge of budgeting and cost control through efficient use of resources. Human Resources and Human Resource Best Practices - Understands the implementation of labor contracts within our industry. Instructional Design - Train direct reports and ensure that they train their reports. • Must have general knowledge of bread and cake production. • Must have understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and principles. Reporting Structure: Reports to Operations Director


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