Plant Manager Beijing

Beijing

China

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Plant Manager is responsible for developing and overseeing manufacturing policies and programs to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products. This role plays a critical leadership role in maintaining operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs the operation of plant facility ensuring that all safety and environmental regulations are complied with while producing the quantity and quality of product needed.
• Develops and monitors production schedules to ensure that completed products are shipped on time and in accordance with customer expectations.
• Initiates cost improvements and production procedures to ensure that production objectives continue to be met in a safe and efficient manner.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other business stake holders in establishing and carrying out responsibility.
• Controls the impact of operations on the environment by monitoring quality of plant effluents and emissions. Coordinates efforts with Area Managers to assure a plant-wide compliance.
• Assures the safety of plant employees through the compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.
• Maintains an attitude that accidents are preventable.
• Insures that all approved safety procedures, practices and policies are followed by plant employees by providing direction to Area Managers and Production Supervisors and Leads.
• Conducts monthly Supervisor and Lead meeting.
• Assists colleagues in developing and becoming employees who are proficient at their jobs and safety-conscious by helping to identify training needs.
• Encourages subordinates to develop ideas for improvements in operations and equipment that may contribute to improved efficiency and safety.
• Reviews and approves recommendations of subordinates in matters of personnel or rate changes and participates in the formulation of company policies which affect plant employees.
• Participates in the determination of proper staffing for departments.
• Participates in the review process. Providing input as needed and approving all evaluations.
• Participates in long range planning decisions. (purchase of capital equipment, layout changes, production methods and material handling procedures)
• Supports and administers approved company policies and clearly communicates new policies and objectives to all department employees.
• Maintains an awareness of inventory levels to insure that such are maintained at established limits.

REQUIREMENTS

• A technical background in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Mechanical, or Mechatronics is preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience as a Plant Manager or in a senior operational leadership role.
• Proven track record of performance and professional integrity.
• Strong command of English, with excellent internal and external communication skills.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
• High level of analytical thinking and initiative.
• Energetic, collaborative, and team-oriented.
• Experience in the Human Nutrition industry is highly preferred.
• Prior experience with food process and flavors.

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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