Factory Manager I

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Factory Manager to be located in one of our Allentown, PA bottling facilities. This position will report directly to the Regional Vice President (RVP) of the Mid-Atlantic Region.  
 

The primary responsibilities will include but not limited to:
•    Overall responsibility for total facility performance and metrics for one of the Allentown, PA bottling and distribution facilities
•    Building a cohesive team of leaders, focusing on retention of employees by providing mentoring and development activities 
•    Responsible for the financial (Profit & Loss) and Customer Satisfaction performance for the facility
•    Serving as the factory champion for National Safety and Quality programs and initiatives
•    Creating and maintaining a positive environment for all employees
•    Building effective relationships with other plant leaders and corporate team members
•    Lead and Collaborate with Logistics and Tankering groups to ensure appropriate resources and materials are available to meet production needs
•    Ability to build, plan, and schedule for production, in partnership with scheduling team
•    Support Continuous Excellence and Total Performance Management (TPM) methodologies within the facility
•    Ensuring compliance of operations with company policy and all Federal, State and local regulations
•    Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within the local community

Qualifications

Key qualifications include:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or related field; Masters a plus
•    10 or more years of meaningful experience in manufacturing, including career progression and cross functional assignments and 3 or more years serving as a Factory manager to a team of leaders and employees.
•    Consumer products goods industry experience required, prior food or beverage preferred
•    Technical knowledge of manufacturing operations, warehousing, and distribution In-depth understanding of production support functions including budgeting, planning, safety, quality and human resources.
•    Strong digital literacy, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems such as SAP
•    Ability to encourage passion and dedication and lead and facilitate operational and cultural change initiatives
•    Proven track record at building a cohesive team and creating a positive work environment
•    Prior experience leading, mentoring and managing a team and delivering performance metrics through others
•    Continuous improvement experience preferred, specifically Six Sigma, Lean or TPM
•    Outstanding communication, relationship building and formal presentation skills
•    We are seeking someone that demonstrates and models a high degree of honesty, integrity, and personal character, above all else

Pay Range: $170,129 – $179,161. This role is eligible for a 25% annual bonus.

Salary Range Disclaimer:
The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered.  We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.