Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing the daily plant operations for AgroLink, a grain processing facility located in Cut Bank, MT. Position is also responsible for planning, as well as directing and coordinating all production related activities in the facility.

If you are a high-energy, entrepreneur that enjoys producing positive result then this is the opportunity for you. The successful leader will possess a strong background in the food industry, pet food ingredient industry, or grain handling industry with a proven track record for increasing operational efficiencies while simultaneously optimizing labor and productivity.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

1. Manage daily plant operations through direct reports and functional support areas.

Provide overall leadership and direction to all plant personnel. Partners with indirect functional staff.

2. Manage and develop direct reporting staff.

3. Work with, and develop relationships with, the local community and famer operations.

4. Serve as backup point of contact for applicable business unit issues.

5. Set overall direction and priority of manufacturing related expectations and projects.

6. Monitor key performance indicators to assess labor and variance to productivity, and schedule adherence.

7. Lead and direct the management team to deliver plant operating plans.

8. Responsible for implementing strategies to increase efficiency, maintain quality, and ensure continuous improvement of production, shipping and sanitation processes and procedures.

9. Lead production team in creating a work environment which reflects a commitment to employee safety, product quality, food safety, and positive employee relations.

10. Ensure compliance with all quality and food safety requirements.

11. Directly supports the development of internal talent in preparation for future advancement and promotional opportunities.

12. Responsible for enforcing consistent, fair and inclusive employment practices, legal and corporate compliance, as well as behaviors reflective of the company’s culture.

Education / Experience

1. BS Degree from a four-year college or university

2. 2-5 years of plant management experience

3. Strong understanding of USDA and FDA food-processing operations

4. Knowledge of all Federal/State food regulations and understand GMPs and HACCP

5. Knowledge of ERP Systems

6. High level of organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability

7. Strong interpersonal, technical and presentation skills

CORE VALUES:

AgroLink works hard every day to uphold our company’s core values of being a servant leader, committed to relationships, pioneering, results driven and tenacious. These values are the true essence of how we work and are in every product, service, and opportunity we offer.

1. Servant Leader to All – Humbly listening to and serving our employees, customer, and suppliers

2. Committed to Relationships – Caring about the long-term well-being of our employees, customers, and suppliers

3. Pioneering – Using our industry knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to connect our stakeholders to innovative solutions

4. Results-Driven – Having an intense desire to go beyond what is expected

5. Tenacious – Persevering in all that we do