Plant Manager; Onsite in San Antonio, TX

Plant Manager (Onsite in San Antonio, TX)

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Since 1750, Finlays Solutions has been the trusted leader in supplying tea, coffee, and botanical extracts to the world’s leading beverage brands. Focused on delivering exceptional beverage solutions, we empower our customers to create moments of joy with every sip. Our team is built on values of acting for the long‑term, taking accountability, doing better each time, and succeeding together. When you join us, you’re not just taking on a job;

you’re becoming part of a customer‑centric culture driven by collaboration, expertise, and innovation. If you’re looking for a place to grow, share your ideas, and make an impact, we’d love to have you on our team.

Job Title: Plant Manager
Department: Manufacturing Operations
Reports To: Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering
Location: Onsite in San Antonio, TX

Direct all areas of manufacturing in a safe, effective, and efficient manner for future business growth. Establish and improve processes, procedures, and measures to ensure the highest levels of manufacturing performance to meet customer requirements in accordance with Safety, Sanitation, Quality, Quantity, and Cost. Active member of Finlays Solutions Safety and Quality Team responsible for ensuring that policies and procedures regarding food safety are followed.

To ensure all activities are handled in accordance with Finlays Solutions mission, business philosophy, ethics, and goals.

• Always adhere to safe working practices as outlined by OSHA industry standards and ensure and promote a safe working environment for all employees.
• Strive to deliver a “Right the First Time” culture in terms of Safety, Sanitation, and Quality.
• Promote and uphold company performance standards and ideology (on-time delivery, quality, continuous improvement, and work ethic).
• Build a highly engaged workforce through positive engagement.
• Deliver, mentor, and coach Finlays Solutions Purpose and Values.
• Ensure daily production targets are met and that all products meet company and client specifications.
• Identify opportunities to enhance product yield while maintaining specifications.
• Develop continuous improvement plans to improve safety, sanitation, quality, quantity, and cost.
• Create an atmosphere and provide leadership that allows each team member to utilize their full potential to accomplish goals.
• Develop and mentor staff to deepen bench strength at the supervisory and management levels.
• Partner with HR to support employee policies and programs that specifically promote an environment of accountability and team building.
• Lead ownership toward ensuring all new hire experience is world class through a robust onboarding plan and welcoming agenda.
• Accurately and timely complete required documentation for internal and global reporting, report on weekly KPIs and generate performance data.
• Identify new areas, technologies, and opportunities in manufacturing operations.
• Ensure good manufacturing practices are developed, organized, sustained, and Root Cause Analysis is used to address and prevent failures.
• Control all associated operational costs according to the annual budget forecast.
• Conduct required team meetings and take an active role in the Senior Management team as and when required.
• Develop an effective cross‑functional relationship, shared vision, and complete transparency in communication with department leaders in Finance, Quality, Research & Development, Sales, Marketing, and Human Resources to drive profitability for the company.
• Be responsible for the maintenance and security of the buildings and grounds.
• Ensure all plant operations are in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (OSHA, EPA, FDA, EEOC, DOT, etc.).
• Travel as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BS/BA in Food Science, Engineering, Business Administration, plus 10 years relevant experience in a production/manufacturing setting.
• Professional training in Lean Six Sigma, OSHA, and HACCP.
• Possess high integrity, a strong work ethic, and standards…