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At KENT WORLDWIDE™, we don’t just manufacture feed ,we cultivate leadership, innovation, and excellence. As a trusted name in agriculture and animal nutrition, we’re seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to oversee operations at one of our premier facilities. This role is central to our mission of delivering high-quality products while fostering a culture of safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

If you're a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact within a company that values tradition, innovation, and people

• This position is designed and intended to be performed in Altoona, IA

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assistant Plant Manager, Office Manager, Quality Supervisor, Maintenance Lead

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and train personnel at all positions. Training to include job operation, efficient work strategies, safety and product quality procedures
• Lead and manage department leads, assistant plant manager, office manager and other personnel
• Prepare fiscal year plant goals and objectives providing quarterly updates to the regional operations manager
• Develop and operate within an approved budget; areas of concentration to include staffing, supplies, maintenance, utilities and capital projects
• Develop scheduled (preventative) maintenance programs for equipment and facilities
• Develop and contribute to long term strategic planning for the plant
• Satisfy all quality and regulatory requirements for all products
• Implement the corporate safety programs
• Coordinate with all departments such as marketing, nutrition, and sales to enable new product development and innovation
• Positively manage customer relations both internal and external
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5-10 years related work experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in leading and managing operational teams
• Financial experience with P&L statements, budgets preparation and capital planning
• Experience with regulatory agencies such as: FDA,OSHA, EPA
• Additional training such as experience with GMPs, HACCP, SFSF
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Knowledge of Feed Mill operations preferred

TRAVEL EXPECTED:

• Up to 10% travel for meetings or training may be required.