Plant Manager

Under the direction of the VP of Manufacturing, The Plant Manager is responsible for all functions and results of the three shift building operations. The ideal candidate is a result oriented, Hands-On Manager with focus on continuous improvement driven by data. Additional attributes include energetic leadership qualities focused on safety, quality, cost, and happiness of associates. Prior pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food processing plant managerial experience along with a passion and drive to lead and motivate a high-performance team are important. Responsible for adhering to the Safety Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) that are in effect for assuring the quality, quantity, and cost of product produced. 

Responsibilities:

Assure safe operations via review of procedures and training. Establish, communicate, implement, and enforce safety programs and procedures

Develop tracking protocols for safety, quality and OEE to improve efficiency in the plant. Establish protocols to achieve the company’s short- and long-term objectives.

Generate and review

Oversee plant operations and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations

Monitors and enforces quality control standards.

Perform data analysis to identify areas of improvement, implement continuous improvement programs and monitor results on the production floor.

Schedule plant operation to meet quality and production plan at lowest cost possible.

Develops and/or approves all plant operating policies with approval from appropriate departments

Direct, manage, and develop supervisory personnel to ensure and safe and efficient operation of the plant

Modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division

Comply with and assure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are followed

Responsible for following City, State, and Federal codes and regulations including EPA and OSHA regulations and standards

Manage associates by making self-available to staff, provide regular performance feedback, and develop subordinates' skills and encourage growth

Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

Must comply with Safety protocols, GMP requirements; specific functions and documents will be discussed in GMP and on the job training

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree: degree major in Engineering or Science is preferred

10 years’ management experience; Pharmaceutical/Dietary supplement industry is a plus

Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

Demonstrated experience and desire for making operations run at ever improving levels of performance

Ability to lead as well as work effectively in a team

Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Fluency in Spanish would be beneficial, but it is not a requirement

We proudly offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance and more!

We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Summer Picnic, Festive Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses!

Founded in 2011, Piping Rock Health Products has gone on to win Long Island’s Top Workplaces Award 6 years in a row & securing the spot as Top Supplement Manufacturing Company 2024 by Food Business Review! Supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.

We are a drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.

Piping Rock Health Products, INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.