Plant Manager - Bakery

 

H-E-B Grocery Company is one of the nations largest, independently owned food retailers with hundreds of stores throughout Texas and more than 55,000 Partners (employees). Described by industry experts as a daring innovator and smart competitor, H-E-B has led the way with creative new concepts, outstanding service and a commitment to diversity in our workforce, workplace and marketplace.

 

H-E-B offers a competitive compensation and benefits program and comprehensive training that lead to successful careers

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Implements and maintains partner, team and Plant Development strategies not limited to establishing expectations, responsibilities and accountabilities

• Responsible for coaching, training and development of all Plant partners; typically all non-exempt and exempt partners with direct reporting relationship

• Uses appropriate resources to assess critical situations and lead team to appropriate action; provides periodic updates to Directors

• Leads effort to ensure that Plant(s) isare in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, guidelines and governance

• Creates communication strategy to share tactical and strategic plans/initiatives with Partners with cross-functional impact across the Plant. Create a culture to elicit Partner support/ commitment to Plant initiatives.

• Periodically reviews performance exceptions and improvement to ensure alignment to strategic goals.

• Conducts education and training needs assessment and gap analysis for all positions in the plant

• Develops Master Education and Training plan and provides training resources

• Creates the Plant's Safety Expectation and monitors results

• Maintains relationships with customers, suppliers, and resources

• Defines hiring criteria and authorizes staffing requisitions

• Routinely offer performance feedback and administer HEB Performance Management Appraisal as required

 

Requirements:

 

• Bachelors Degree is preferred

• Minimum of 5 years related industry experience within bakery

• High performance Work Team Experience

• Expert knowledge and compliance in related areas: Industry, EEOC and Employment Laws

• Advanced multi-tasking and attention to detail skills required

• Advanced Communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)

• Advanced analytical and persuasive speaking skills

• Advanced proficiency operating software systems such as MS Office Suite (spreadsheets, charts, graphs, etc)

• Excellent budgetary, financial and analytical skills

• Excellent knowledge of financial reports in one functional area

• Experience with process improvement initiatives within one department/plant

• Ability to work flexible schedules (nights, weekends, and holidays)

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