GENERAL PLANT MANAGER

I. BASIC FUNCTION

Manage the overall planning, organizing and administering of the Seattle Dry Mix Plant.

Responsible for insuring that a safe work place is provided that allows for achievement of production requirements at the lowest possible cost while maintaining quality specifications.

Responsible for developing operating budgets, identifying and evaluating capital projects and employing the physical, financial and human resources of the facility to full potential.

II. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: V.P., Operations

Supervises: Human Resource Manager

Purchasing Agent

Scheduling Manager

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Inventory Control Manager

Environmental Supervisor

Distribution Clerk(s)

Works with: Sales

Marketing

Research & Development

Customer Service Department

Accounting Department

III. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Responsible for the Dry Mix facilities and all related functions to include, production, quality assurance, maintenance, shipping, customer satisfaction, budgeting and capital equipment.

IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Mange the Dry Mix facility

2. Manage the operation to meet financial goals

3. Manage the budget, inventory and equipment

4. Responsible for the identification, evaluation and installation of capital projects

5. Responsible for the safety of the personnel and facility

6. Maintain a high quality rate of production

7. Minimize raw material inventory and manufacture "just in time" JIT whenever possible

8. Maintain finished goods inventory to meet the sales demand and to minimize shortages

9. Responsible for standards of quality products produced

10. Provide Operations with feedback on products, services, distribution, quality tactics and strategy

V. SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

· B.A. degree in Business Administration and or Engineering

· Minimum 5 - 7 years experience in managing a food manufacturing facility or related experience

VI. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Normal office environment with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

VII. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Assure adequate inventory levels to satisfy on time and complete customer shipments.