General Manager Jobs in Minnesota

Job Title: PLANT MANAGER Company: Crown Cork and Seal Location: Mankato, MN Description: Responsibilities/Duties: -          Supervises, directs and coordinates personnel activities concerned with production.  This would involve but not be limited to knowledge of product technology, production methods and procedures, standards, and machine and equipment capabilities. -          Responsible for developing and implementing the plant’s annual budget as well as carrying out the annual strategic plans of the facility -          Interacts with plant management to establish production and quality standards. -          Plans and directs production activities and priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors. -          Coordinates production activities along with procurement, maintenance, production planning, safety and quality control activities to obtain optimal use of employee and equipment resources. -          Reviews and analyzes production to determine causes on non-conformity with production specifications and operating or production problems. -          Through collaboration and effective communication with all appropriate parties, develops and implements methods and procedures to eliminate operation problems and improve product quality. -          Communicates and coordinates with engineering to modify machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products. -          Revises production schedule as necessary. -          Effectively communicates any changes in schedules, production or procedures to all shifts and employees. -          Manages performance and development of all of their direct reports. Job Requirements:Background/Attributes/Competencies: -          Proven understanding of and experience in a manufacturing environment (aluminum metal packaging background would be ideal). -          At least 12 years of progressive job responsibilities working in a manufacturing setting. -          At least 5 years in a managerial role, specifically at a plant manager or plant superintendent level. -          Bachelors level degree in the general fields of engineering or business (a masters degree would be a bonus). -          Strong problem solving skills and the ability to effectively solve problems both on an individual and collaborative approach. -          Must believe in the team approach to solving problems and must have proven success in leading teams to resolve specific problems. -          Working knowledge of SPC, Six Sigma, 5S, SMED and Lean Manufacturing. -          Knowledge of PC’s and software programs Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. -          Working knowledge of accounting and financial aspects of manufacturing. -          Some understanding of HR/IR laws, rules and regulations. -          Ability to create employee training and development plans and willingness to act in the role of a mentor. -          Effective communicator in both written and verbal correspondence as well as an effective presenter. -          Career goals should be manufacturing area manager and beyond. -          Proven ability to prioritize and effectively manage their day. -          Strong understanding of machinery and equipment but with the ability to know when to assume the responsibility and when to delegate. -          Proven commitment to quality and safety. -          Desire and ability to travel and relocate if career opportunities arise.Click Here To Apply http://crown.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/pm/click.cgi?job_id=1738&site_id=35

Job Title: Manager Plant Engineering Company: ConAgra Foods, Inc. Location: Lakeville, MN Description: Develops and implements overall plant technical strategies and tactics focused on engineering projects, maintenance and stores improvement programs. Develops vertical start-up processes to ensure implementation of low loss production systems. Provides solutions to technical problems and recommendations for improvements in production activities, and manages the plant technical organization. Develops and leads plant specific engineering and maintenance strategies to achieve key performance goals. Creates and manages all plant technical expense budgets and works with Corporate Engineering to deliver the capital budget.Position ResponsibilitiesWorks collaboratively with Plant Management team and Corporate Engineering Director to develop technical strategies that deliver safety, environmental, energy, maintenance, OEE and ConAgra Performance System (CPS) programs that deliver both the company and plant vision. Develops and deploys overall plant technical strategies and tactics focused on operations, safety, energy usage, engineering projects, maintenance and stores improvement, ConAgra Performance System (CPS), and OEE programs that improve the Plant performance. Manages the day-to-day plant technical organization and is responsible to deliver maximum equipment/system uptime through the application of OEE and CPS concepts and tools. Promotes and incorporates “Safety” as a culture and a strategy in all aspects of the technical and operations areas and demands focused results from the entire technical organization. Develops and leads plant specific engineering and maintenance strategies to achieve key performance goals. Development and advancement of direct reports is a key deliverable of this positionCreates, understands and strictly manages the plant technical expense budgets and works with Corporate Engineering Director to deliver the capital budget.Requires the in depth working knowledge of the plant’s CMMS which is SAP MaintenancePosition requires continuous benchmarking against other ConAgra facilities as well as external companies.Position QualificationsEducation: BS Degree in Engineering: mechanical, electrical, electronics or chemicalExperience: Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment working with plant operations, production maintenance, machine shop and industrial construction required Strong knowledge and experience in project work and understanding of electronic principles is required Design through installation of capital projects in a Food, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, solids handling FDA/USDA processing and packaging manufacturing facilityKnowledge of FDA, USDA or GMP requirements preferredCandidates who have experience with conveying equipment, packaging equipment, capital project engineering and maintenance experience will be given first considerationMust have an understanding of OSHA and EPA standards as they relate to plant environmentAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general publicAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations To apply for this position, please Click Here

Job Title: Production (Plant) Manager Company: Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: COMPANY PROFILE: ? Out client is the leader in Food Packaging. ? They have taken the lead role in providing the most cutting edge and forward thinking production capabilities and form true partnerships with their customers. ? In business for over 50 years this company has a family attitude that is cornerstone of their business model, as one executive described it ?we watch our work, not our backs?. ? They have multiple facilities across the country including two new state-of-art operations that are the model for modern food operations ? they are clean, quiet and efficient in ways unparalleled in the food industry. ? They enjoy incredibly low turnover amongst their staff and it is only due to growth and retirements after 40+ years with the company that these positions have become available. WHAT THIS COMPANY OFFERS YOU: ? This company knows how to take care of their people incentives include. o Full relocation Package o Excellent Health/Dental/Vision Insurance o Life Insurance o Short Term/Long Term Disability o Above average Vacation Policy o 401K ? They also are very active in the community supporting a number of charities and community programs. COMMUNITY ? These facilities are ideally located for people who are looking to provide an excellent quality of life for their families. The plants are all in semi-rural locations but within a stone?s throw to major metropolitan areas. So you will enjoy the safety and quiet that goes with a small town yet has easy access to major malls, sports, recreation, and cultural events. You will also have access to some of the highest rated public and private education in the country. THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY: Position Summary: ? The position is Production Manager for our client's high-speed packaging plant. ? This position is the #2 position in the plant. ? This position is newly created. ? The position reports to the Plant Manager. y. ? This is their most state-of-the art plant?and one of the most state-of-the-art cheese packaging plants in the world. ? This is a non-union plant. BACKGROUND PROFILE: (Don?t say REQUIREMENTS) ? Experience in High Speed Packaging ? Exposure to Food Manufacturing Environment ? Working knowledge of lean manufacturing processes ? Expertise in managing people

Job Title: Plant Superintendent - Food Industry Company: Spherion Location: Owatonna, MN Description: PLANT SUPERINTENDENT - FOOD INDUSTRY Position Summary:Actively manages the site production resources to provide required volume in least cost means while achieving safety, quality, and environmental goals.  All is to be accomplished in an open, participative and communicative work environment. This position directly supervises the Production and Maintenance functional areas and provides oversight to Plant Purchasing and Production Scheduling.  Responsibilities:·         Direct the activities of subordinates through hands-on and daily interaction to assure that safety, quality, GMP, required production volume, and cost standards are met.  Must be influential with peers and others in pursuit of production goals. ·         Manages maintenance of the plant and production facilities, including preventative maintenance programs.·         Develop manufacturing standards and budgets by evaluating historical data and proposed activities in order to provide management with an accurate assessment and projection of manufacturing costs.·         Review cost data, production schedules and capital spending plans with the appropriate organizations, to assure compliance with production goals.·         Work with employees, and union officials where applicable, to maintain a positive working relationship with the production work force.  Must operate in the spirit of overall teamwork.·         Consult with Logistics and plan production volumes to achieve customer service, inventory control and staffing objectives in an efficient and cost-effective manner.·         Initiate and coordinate activities consistent with Continuous Process Improvement. Minimum Requirements:·         Bachelor’s degree is desired.·         10 years of operations/supervisory experience.·         Extensive knowledge of automated high-speed packaging/processing equipment, CIP systems, FDA/USDA requirements, OSHA/EPA regulatory standards and safety programs.·         Exhibit high-quality labor relations’ skills.Possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.  Since 1946, Spherion has been helping talented individuals find rewarding job opportunities that drive excellence in their career. Through a network of 700 offices nationwide, we place 300,000 job seekers in fulfilling office professional, industrial and contact center positions every year. Put our career specialists to work for you!