Senior Plant/Operations Manager

*SENIOR PLANT/OPERATIONS MANAGER* *POSITION TYPE: *Full-time exempt employee.
*POSITION LOCATION: *Mount Vernon, NY *POSITION OVERVIEW* The Senior Plant/Operations Manager is an experienced leader with extensive experience in food manufacturing and production.
They will provide strategic leadership and direction to the entire plant operation, including purchasing, inventory, production, warehousing, shipping, facilities and equipment maintenance, and sanitation to safely ensure the delivery of high-quality products in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
They will drive process improvements and optimization initiatives to increase operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall plant performance.
The Senior Plant/Operations Manager will have full authority of the production floor and will report directly to the CEO.
This individual will be expected to physically be on site, spend 50% of their time on the production floor, and may be required to work evening and/or weekend hours.
Applicants must be local to the New York City area.
*COMPANY OVERVIEW – WHO WE ARE* Since 1946 Artuso Pastry has been recognized as a culinary treasure through its dedication to quality ingredients and Italian-American authenticity, one fabulous cannoli at a time.
A family-grown business founded on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, the company continues to share its love of pastries to customers both locally and nationally.
With locations throughout the tri-state area, Artuso Pastry has always been an integral part of the local community, giving back through a variety of worthwhile charities & organizations.
This tradition of family and service to the community continues today.
“We always try to hire from within the community, because that’s what builds up the tree from the roots,” says Anthony, Jr.
In 2005 Artuso Pastry was inducted in the Westchester County Hall of Fame for Family Business Success.
*POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES* * Manage a diverse cross-functional team; foster a mutually supportive and respectful atmosphere through effective communication, positive motivation, and built trust.
* Manage staffing and scheduling, hiring, training, and performance management for employees.
* Ensure safe, efficient, and timely production of material within budget and to quality specifications.
* Ensure full compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, as well as Company policies and standards related to safety, quality, and workplace conduct.
* Utilize production software to create production schedule; responsible for managing all aspects of production software.
* Complete regular reporting: production tracking and inventory.
* Forecast equipment replacement and upgrade schedule based on sales forecasts, capacity planning, and critical path analysis.
* Oversee all aspects of inventory management.
* Serve as primary contact for all maintenance and equipment issues.
* Oversee maintenance and sanitation of production, storage, lunch, and outside areas.
* Utilizes operational metrics to analyze productivity, identify issues, and set performance targets to achieve production goals.
*SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS* *Education & Experience* * High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
* 10-15 years’ experience in food manufacturing.
* 5+ years’ experience in food production.
* Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse workforce.
* Knowledge and experience with food safety guidelines and regulations.
* Experience working with manufacturing budgets.
*Skills* * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
* Comfortable working knowledge of Google email & calendar and Microsoft Suite.
* Knowledge of PRIMS and Sage ERP Accpac preferred.
* Ability to develop, follow, and maintain production systems and procedures, as well as ability to use statistical analysis to track performance of such systems.
* Highly organized and detail oriented.
* Should be able to lift 20-30 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $120,000.
00 - $160,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Mount Vernon, NY 10550: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person