Plant Director

Overview

Overview

Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest growing beverage companies in the US. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That’s why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products.

• We are the #1 and fastest growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.
• Our core mission is that we put people and the planet first and by doing this, it will be good for our business.
• We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.
• Our Company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.
• We are committed to annual charitable giving by delivering upon our 1% profit pledge.
• We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing; recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.

Being a part of the Milo’s TEAm, you’ll get to collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they’re doing.And as a "People First" company, Milo’s is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race or creed.  Some of the great things offered that reflect our commitment include:

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities for various roles
• 100% paid medical insurance for our associates and their families
• Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits
• 401K with a company match
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Continuous learning opportunities through various platforms and resources
• A robust parental leave program
• Care Relief Fund to help Associates in need
• Associate Assistance Program
• Paid volunteer time

Position Summary

• The Plant Director will direct and manage all plant operations with overall responsibility for facility success. 

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage plant operations, including Production, Logistics, and Quality work, and work indirectly with the management team for maintenance, quality, logistics, and supply chain at the corporate office. 
• Facilitate on-time production of all finished goods according to Milo’s quality standards. 
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements in the plant and serve as the primary liaison with State and Federal authorities. 
• Drive continuous improvement projects and processes by recommending measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality standards. 
• Engage a culture of high performance and accountability in quality, employee engagement, OEE, and safety. 
• Uphold and manage team participation in all Corporate Responsibility programming, including recycling, social advocacy, and MMAD volunteering opportunities. 
• Develop and execute strategic plans to improve the productivity and efficiency of operations. 
• Implement cost-effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries while minimizing overtime. 
• Coordinate plant activities with headquarters and departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner. 
• Build and oversee strategic site plan by collaborating with department managers and corporate team members, inclusive of continuous improvement for all key KPIs 
• Utilize lean and Six Sigma leadership to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. 
• Responsible for representing Milo’s and the site in the local community and with local media, as requested and approved by the Corporate Communications team. 
• This position has supervisory responsibilities. 
• This position has Food Safety Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business Management, or 10+ years of related experience and/or training
• Experience operating in a $1B+ Organization and Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma Experience preferred. 

Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, reach with hands and arms, see, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, or kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.