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Job Description:

Role: We are looking for a Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations excellence in our factory located in Castelgomberto, a key part of our Italian market growth strategy. The Plant Manager oversees daily plant operations, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to policies and procedures. You will lead a cross-functional team across all manufacturing functions to ensure stewardship, safety, quality, productivity, and service. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, capable of leading the manufacturing team, and serving as a liaison between plant workers and upper management. Dedication to achieving business objectives embedded in our strategy and fostering a culture of full organizational involvement and a 'run to target' mindset are essential.

Responsibilities:

1. Model leadership by deploying vision, providing direction, fostering engagement, and motivating the organization.
2. Promote manufacturing excellence by emphasizing safety and quality fundamentals.
3. Plan, organize, and direct daily operations to exceed customer expectations.
4. Lead cultural change towards manufacturing excellence, boosting safety, quality, organizational capabilities, and systems.
5. Increase production, asset capacity, and flexibility while minimizing costs and maintaining quality standards.
6. Ensure production output, product quality, and on-time shipping.
7. Allocate resources effectively and utilize assets optimally.
8. Implement strategies aligned with company initiatives, providing clear direction.
9. Monitor operations and initiate corrective actions as needed.
10. Build trust within the team, manage, and develop staff to secure staffing and succession plans.
11. Manage costs and lead loss analysis to secure year-on-year savings.
12. Foster accountability and optimize processes through performance systems.
13. Address employee issues and grievances, administer collective bargaining agreements.
14. Stay updated with production management best practices.

Candidate Profile:

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role within the food industry.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in manufacturing-related engineering.
• Experience leading diverse teams and managing cultural change.
• Experience managing workers' councils.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing (Black Belt preferred).
• Strong knowledge of quality and health & safety standards.
• Excellent organizational and strategic planning skills.
• Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise.
• Ability to create accountability and lead by example.
• Fluent in English; French and Spanish are advantageous.
• Leadership, self-management, communication, adaptability, and proactive attitude.

What We Offer:

• Discount on Amazon products.
• Access to Affinity University for professional development.
• Celebration and fun activities.

Our Culture: We cultivate an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and provides equal opportunities. Affinity Petcare is committed to nurturing healthy bonds between pets and people, with a global presence and multiple brands. Join us to make a difference!