Plant Operation Manager
SITE LEAD, LAMPA BASED
About AgroFresh
Imagine a world with less food waste and stronger, more sustainable produce businesses. Where consumers everywhere have even more abundant and delicious produce options. This is our singular focus at AgroFresh and what inspires our colleagues every day.
AgroFresh is an AgTech innovator and global leader with a mission to prevent food loss/waste and conserve the planet’s resources by providing a range of science-based solutions, digital technologies, and high-touch customer services. In a world fraught with climate change and shrinking natural resources, we partner with growers, packers, and retailers bringing solutions across the food supply chain to enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce. The AgroFresh organization has 40 years of post-harvest experience across a broad range of crops, including pome fruit (apples/pears), citrus, avocados, and mangoes – and we continue to expand into new countries and crops and pre-harvest.
What the Role Delivers
This position is responsible for managing the overall on-time supply of products manufactured within the Satiago facility in a safe and compliant manner. Also within the scope of this role is leadership over the Manufacturing Excellence deployment, establishing clear processes, systems, measures and ultimately a culture of delivering more efficient and effective manufacture of products within the facility. This role is a key member of the Global Operations Leadership Team and will have an influence over both the ability for the team to achieve tactical assignments as well as in delivering to the longer-term strategic expectations of the business. The team works in a matrixed environment where all members are expected to contribute to the delivery of the AgroFresh Goals with a One AgroFresh enterprise approach.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all activities associated within the Santiago facility including production, warehousing/logistics, safety, maintenance, project management and a portion of the supply chain activities. Quality will report into the R&D organization but will have a seat on the Site Leadership Team (sponsored by this role). ·
Deliver year-on-year financial improvements from both a cost of goods perspective as well as support of upside revenue opportunities.
Maintain compliance with all safety and quality regulations.
Management of all personnel (approximately 50 colleagues) including the adherence to all collective labor contracts/agreements.
Be responsible for the adherence of all regulations and laws associated with the manufacture of these goods and services within the facility.
Development of the Manufacturing Excellence initiative. This is expected to be well aligned to commercial business processes in addition to all other linked functions. Ultimately, the strategy will deliver a streamlined, consistent approach to managing our operations in all locations.
Align to the Supply Chain Excellence initiative as well as all portfolio strategies. Establish clear integrated business plans that can be used to provide visibility into both short- and long-term initiatives.
Work in close coordination with peers to deliver shared objectives such as monthly financial performance, new product launch milestones, human capital people strategies and IT solutions development.
Responsible for budget targets, both expense and capital. · Oversee capital investment and projects execution within the site to support strategic planning over a 5-year time horizon.
Coach and develop team for ongoing professional/leadership development and ensure that the operations team members maintain both technical and professional competency.
Who to Work With
Key Member of the Global Operations Leadership Team reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Lead all activities associated within the Santiago facility including production, warehousing/logistics, safety, maintenance, project management and a portion of the supply chain activities. Quality reports into the R&D organization but will have a seat on the Site Leadership Team (led by this role).
Provide support, as necessary, to other functions such as Finance, Commercial, IT, Legal and Human Capital.
Collaborate with IT colleagues to ensure the integrity and functionality of our Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) as well as other linked systems. Contributing efforts in developing, implementing, and maintaining systems, procedures, and policies for the group; leveraging system and technology knowledge to drive simplification efforts
How We Work
Accountability for Result
Mindset for Growth
Customer Centricity
One AgroFresh
What the Job Requires
Fifteen or more years of relevant work experience.
A degree in Supply Chain, Engineering and/or Business Management preferred
Some travel (~10%) is required to manage direct reports, new projects, activities, and assessments.
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and understanding English
Knowledge of operating systems such as SAP, Power BI, Hyperion
Familiar with international business practices and processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Why Work Here
We work every day to improve the quantity and quality of fresh produce and reduce food waste – that is important to every person on the planet!
We have a rich history and are known for our quality products.
We have an enterprising spirit and are looking for like-minded problem-solvers to help us accomplish our goals.
We focus on the Critical Few priorities that are important for us and our customers and then hold ourselves accountable to deliver.
We are growing and transforming – both our business and the industry.
We are committed to developing our colleagues and helping you advance in your career.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.