PLANT DIRECTOR
Company: WK Kellogg Co
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to
inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good
for business and we have stood for this belief since Kellogg
Company was founded more than 117 years ago. We are passionate
about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social
connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions
create positive progress for people and the planet - today and for
years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish
this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort.
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The Plant Director position is based in Lancaster Pennsylvania in a
24/7 manufacturing environment, with an operating budget of 300M, a
production volume of 250M pounds per year, and is responsible for
overseeing the daily management of the plant and the employees.
Duties include hiring and training the staff, reviewing production
goals and records, safety standards, and coordinating with
corporate management to enforce changes to the plant budgets, and
maximize production activities.
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Working Relationships:
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Reports to the Vice President of Manufacturing, with ten direct
reports and four hundred hourly union employees.
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Collaborates with corporate support functions, suppliers, markets,
and legislative bodies.
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HERE'S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
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Promote a make it better culture of continuous improvement using
the WK Kellogg standardized Integrated Work System.
Drive accountability within teams and individuals to own their
skills and capabilities improvement plans.
Set and communicate performance expectations and goals, and how
these contribute to the strategy. Monitor, evaluate, and hold
employees accountable for performance goals and expectations.
Assess the talent of the team to ensure bench strength.
Adhere to ethical, organizational, professional and community
standards.
Maintain records and reports necessary to comply with company,
government, and accrediting agency standards, regulations, and
codes (e.g., record retention guidelines).
Identify and clarify internal/external customer needs and
expectations, taking actions to ensure that WK Kellogg and customer
goals are aligned and met.
Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial data and
statistics, including operating and administrative budgets, to
ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards and
requirements.
Define key departmental operating and financial performance
measures and goals and hold the department accountable for
achieving these goals.
Ensure that assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses for
responsibility area are accurately accounted for and reported.
Plan or assist in planning annual or project-specific budgets,
ensuring that budgets and financial performance are in accordance
with business strategic initiatives.
Develop and implement effective cost containment/reduction
strategies that result in demonstrated savings and make
recommendations for improved performance based on financial
analysis.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations,
as well as company and customer policies and procedures.
Build teams of diverse individuals who work interdependently to
achieve business objectives, promoting collaboration, coordination,
and teamwork.
Ensure team members have sufficient resources to perform their jobs
and to meet goals and deadlines.
Promote ownership at every level for adherence to GMP and food
safety standards.
Take necessary actions to ensure that all company quality and food
safety standards are met, including developing and implementing
quality improvement/corrective action plans.
Monitor the execution of business plans to ensure successful
completion of action plans.
Consider strategic decisions with immediate and long-term
implications, benefits and costs, and risks associated with
decision alternatives.
Communicate major new company directives to Health & Safety,
Promote and lead the site Central Safety Committee.
Perform safety audits and inspections throughout the site and
follow-up as appropriate.
Travel is required
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Required Experience:
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Preferred Experience:
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At WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset - our
people. That's why we're committed to providing you with benefits
and programs that support your Total Health and your journey to be
and feel your best - physically, financially, emotionally, and
socially. Our benefit offerings include:
Our comprehensive and competitive benefits not only deliver value
to you and your family, but also offer choice to meet your unique
needs and knowledge to empower confident decision-making.
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ABOUT WK KELLOGG CO
At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through
our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our
founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the
creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we
have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in
everything we do, channeling our founder's passion and commitment
to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering
communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes,
Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, Frosted
Mini Wheats, and Bear Naked. With a presence in the majority of
households across North America, our brands play a key role in
enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a
strong sense of physical, emotional, and societal wellbeing. Our
beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam,
represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities
we serve. For more information, visit . -
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If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the
application or hiring process, please email
Recruitment@wkkellogg.com
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THE FINER PRINT
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The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work
overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the
necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without
reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this
position.
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WK Kellogg Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to
provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the
table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin,
gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual
orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
For US applicants:
Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer
will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if
necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with
information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work
authorization. For additional information, please follow this
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Let's create gr-r-reat days,
WK Kellogg Co Recruitment
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