Hawaiianhost

Hawaiianhost

Agricultural Operations / Plant Manager

Captain Cook, HI · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$115k-$140kDetected 265 days ago
ComplianceProject ManagementOperations ManagementFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringAdaptabilityHACCPFood SafetyLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • Reporting to the General Manager of Ag Operations at our Kapua Orchards facility in South Kona, Big Island, Hawaii, the Plant Manager oversees and supervises daily processing and plant operations.
  • All of the product grown and processed at this facility are used in our Mauna Loa and Hawaiian Host products, two of Hawaii's largest retail brands sold and distributed across the U.S. and Asia.
  • Oversee all stages of the macadamia nut processing flow: WIS receiving, drying, cracking, optical sorting, pasteurizing, roasting, manual sorting, and sizing.

Responsibilities

  • Experience in running a Maintenance Department, including use of a CMMS and leveraging best practices to drive highly reliable preventive maintenance and summer and weekend overhaul work.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor the plant budget, while increasing production and controlling spending.
  • Implement cost-effective systems and processes of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries.
  • Maintain plant facilities and equipment to ensure smooth and safe operations, replacing or adjusting equipment as needed.
  • Demonstrate effective leadership qualities to lead and manage a diverse team, identifying developmental opportunities and creating individual development plans.
  • Lead and develop a team of supervisors, leads, maintenance technicians, operators, and staff across a two-shift operation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in production, manufacturing, and operations management within the food processing / manufacturing / ag industries.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • NOTE: This job description is not intended to cover or contain a complete listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of five to seven (7) years of general management experience, preferably in a plant/production manufacturing environment.
  • Understanding of product quality standards, regulatory compliance, and preventive maintenance programs, and continuous improvement.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
  • Strong managerial skills encompass effective communication, delegation, and motivation.
  • Must have strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Capacity to work with and relate to employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Basic knowledge of engineering and technical principles.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Competency in computer systems and software applications.

Compensation

  • Direct and manage all plant activities and goals, including but not limited to, execution of safety and quality programs (FDA, FSMA, HACCP, etc.), regulatory compliance, personnel development, training, production planning, scheduling, cost control, inventory control and FIFO management, and facilities and equipment repair and maintenance.
  • Promote a safe, positive and inclusive workplace culture consistent with Hawaiian Host Group values of being United, Persevering, encouraging Bold ideas for improvement and Taking Initiative.
  • The Plant Manager leads with integrity, respect, and servant leadership.
  • Experience in running a Maintenance Department, including use of a CMMS and leveraging best practices to drive highly reliable preventive maintenance and summer and weekend overhaul work.
  • Experience in continuous improvement, including Lean Manufacturing, line bottleneck constraint analysis and improvement, leading with daily metrics with employee engagement, and project management skills for process change deployment.
  • Ensure alignment of plans and processes with strategic initiatives aimed at reducing processing costs through optimal utilization of resources. Collaborate with other departments to achieve business goals while surpassing customer expectations.

Benefits

  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Company info

  • Are you known for exceeding expectations?
  • Do you embrace the Spirit of Hawai'i?
  • Then please keep reading because we're looking for people like you at Hawaiian Host Group.
  • Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) is a leading Hawai'i-based consumer goods company with a portfolio of brands that includes Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa, MacFarms, and Kapua Orchards.
  • Sold in over 23 countries, HHG produces a suite of products ranging from flavored macadamia nuts to premium treats.
  • Our dedicated team of Hosts of Hawai'i is spread across our headquarters in Honolulu and offices in Hilo, Kona, Los Angeles, and Tokyo.
  • HHG has 3 manufacturing plants in Hawai'i, as well as the state's largest single macadamia farm.
  • The Plant Manager role is a hands-on job and works closely with front line employees, leads by example, and works closely with cross-functional partners to ensures company targets are achieved.
  • Role also works closely on best practices with the other Hawaiian Host Group Plant Managers in the company and includes mentorship by the Chief Operating Officer.
  • Expect camaraderie, product tastings, and other (virtual and in-person) events that make our culture unique.
  • That's enough about us for now, we'd love to learn more about you.

Equal opportunity

  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
  • Hawaiian Host is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
  • Hawaiian Host Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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