Manager Plant Manufacturing

Title: Manager Plant Manufacturing Location: Quincy, WA About Lamb Weston We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950’s, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends.
As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 9,000+ team members around the world, it’s our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.
We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world.
When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.
We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment.
Exactly what you’d expect from the most inventive potato company in the world! Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.
Job Description Summary Leads a zero-loss manufacturing culture focused on continuous improvement and delivering world class sustainable performance as the "right hand" of the Plant Manager.
Works with all pillar owners to deliver needed process improvement to achieve targeted results.
Job Description As the Manufacturing Manager you have ownership in plant culture and the change processes needed to implement VeLocity operating system while driving the site compelling business need (CBN) and creating a zero-loss culture and delivering results.
As Manufacturing Manager, you will provide the support and leadership for all assigned aspects of the plant operations to include production efficiency, product quality, regulatory compliance, physical asset management, supply chain effectiveness, cost control, workplace safety/security/health, community/employee relations and human capital development.
Job Responsibilities: Leads a zero-loss manufacturing culture focused on continuous improvement and delivering world class sustainable performance Manages various aspects of plant production to deliver products that meet quality, cost, volume, and service criteria Defines and directs the administration of plant policies within the framework and intent of the company’s manufacturing policy Formulates short- and long-term operating objectives in areas such as cost reduction, quality, improvement, new product development, and/or integration at the plant level Develops and implements plans to assure achievement of appropriate volume of production for each product produced Ensures product quality meets established standards and that costs are within budget Ensures shipping schedules for finished goods meet customer requirements Delivers results that meet quality, customer service, safety, innovation and cost criteria Implement plans to assure achievement of established plant objectives to include: production volume, recovery rates, and other KPIs at the lowest manufacturing cost Manages raw product to maximize production Deliver the plant FY production plan within budget Effectively communicates with large and diverse populations, influencing cross-functional supply chain and business teams in a matrix environment Understands and adheres to regulatory requirements (OSHA, food safety, environmental, quality) Implements programs that drive sustainable and environmentally-friendly manufacturing and packaging Additional duties as required/assigned Basic & Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or similar field.
Skills and Experience: 10 years progressive experience in plant manufacturing environment with strong preference for potato processing experience.
Previous key roles might include Production Manager, Project Manager (Central Engineering), Plant Engineering Manager.
Experience in large manufacturing operations department management – preferably potato processing/manufacturing.
Proven leadership and management skills.
Leadership of manufacturing processes.
Leadership of continuous improvement processes including cost reduction/savings programs; innovation; customer complaint resolution; plant/employee safety and security.
Food safety and security experience.
Project Management (multi-functional high complexity projects) experience.
Valid driver’s license and driving record to meet company standards.
Industry-Competitive Benefits Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.
Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include: Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program Paid Time Off Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance Family-Friendly Employee events Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Job Requisition ID: Req-234241 Time Type: Full time Anticipated Close Date: 04/12/2024 In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role.
This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables.
Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise.
A candidate’s work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor.
A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $120,290.
00 - $180,420.
00 Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law