The Company
Founded over 70 years ago, Teasdale Latin Foods (Teasdale) is a ~$350 million manufacturer of private label and branded Hispanic foods including beans, hominy, tortillas, taco shells, flatbreads, tortilla chips, meal kits, salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning products. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, and employing over 1,300 employees, Teasdale operates a diversified and well-invested footprint of six manufacturing facilities located with proximity to key Hispanic markets. Teasdale has been backed by TruArc Partners since 2014.
The Role
In support of Teasdale’s growth plans, the company is investing in its leadership team and is now seeking a high caliber Plant Manager for the Hoopeston, IL site which manufacturers a variety of canned beans and hominy products across 3 production lines. The operations leader will have accountability for managing a team of 150+ indirect reports across manufacturing, warehouse, maintenance and continuous improvement operations. The role reports directly to the Group Director.
Experience & Requirements
• College or technical degree in related field.
• Proven work experience as a Plant Manager, preferably with at least 10 years of work experience in food and or snacks manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, equipment, and tools used in the manufacturing industry.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements and quality standards for food manufacturing.
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory, and stewardship processes.
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources)
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Computer literacy with ability to analyze data, make informed decisions, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work within deadlines.
• Experience leading Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, TPM, 5S and other Continuous Improvement initiatives across manufacturing and warehousing to reduce costs, improve productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Demonstrated success embedding OpEx/CI culture in operations. Formal LSS and TPM experience preferred.
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.
• Proven leadership skills and demonstrated understanding and application of lean manufacturing principles or equivalent methodologies.
• Good oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills such as analyzing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to recommend and manage capital projects.
• Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with and through Plant maintenance with outside contractors, and production personnel at all levels to achieve corporate goals.
• Ability to manage, coach, train and motivate personnel at all levels.
• A desire to develop and work in a team environment on all plant related issues.
