Plant Manager
Job ID - 05124
Rock Island / Moline, IL
Sara Lee

Each and every day, Sara Lee (NYSE: SLE) delights millions of consumers and customers around the world. The company has one of the world's best-loved and leading portfolios with its innovative and trusted food, beverage, household and body care brands, including Ambi Pur, Ball Park, Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Kiwi, Sanex, Sara Lee, and Senseo. Collectively, these brands generate more than $13 billion in annual net sales covering approximately 200 countries. The Sara Lee community consists of 44,000 employees worldwide.

Position Summary:
Charged with leadership of plant associates and accountability for all activities necessary to cost effectively and safely manufacture frozen and fresh baked food products.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead and direct Business Lead Team to deliver plant annual operating plan (AOP) and support of plant long range plan (LRP)
Support plant employee safety program to maintain safe working conditions and to deliver safety targets in AOP
Ensure that plant is compliant with all Food Safety requirements and successfully protects our customers/consumers
Direct timely and accurate development and delivery of plant AOP and subsequent Outlooks
Monitor key plant metrics on periodic basis and oversee plant resources to achieve AOP target goals
Key contact position at plant for SLBG and SLC for policies, strategic initiatives, and issue resolution
Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity and sustained certification of the SQF system.
Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring.
Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party audits.

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Operations, Food Technology, Engineering, or related field required
Previous Plant Manager experience required, prefer 10+ years functional experience, supervising exempt level reports
Progressive manufacturing experience, preferably in bakery/food operations
Prefer Continuous Improvement Process experience
Skilled in management, leadership, team building and employee relations
Willing to relocate in the continental U.S. for career growth opportunities
Ability to listen and communicate openly
Build an inclusive culture
Create collaborative relationships/teamwork
Demonstrate authenticity to build trust

Sara Lee offers a wide variety of career choices at locations around the world. Whether you are a first-time job seeker or are an experienced professional, Sara Lee has an opportunity for you. For additiona information, visit http://www.saralee.com/CareersGlobal.aspx

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