Company Overview
Vita Plus Corporation is an employee-owned company dedicated to serving dairy and livestock producers with high-quality feed manufacturing and expert consulting services. Established in 1948, the organization is committed to innovation in nutrition, technology, and management practices to support its clients’ success.
Function: Leadership of teams in a production environment: production, warehousing, transportation, ingredient purchasing, customer service budgeting and staffing
Position Requirements:
- Experience leading multiple teams within varying production environments: warehousing/distribution, feed manufacturing and/or grain plant
- Knowledge of various supply chain elements: warehousing, inventory management, production, customer service and transportation
- Ability to alternate driving, sitting, walking, climbing, and standing
- Safely lift, carry and stack feed bags; frequently moving up to 55-pound bags and occasionally moving 65-pound bags up to shoulder height
- Maintain confidentiality of all information
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and other software as required
- Must have valid driver’s license with appropriate vehicle insurance
Essential Duties:
- Daily supervision of teams in production, receiving, shipping, quality, customer service and inventory accuracy
- Lead internal and external customer service activities to strengthen relationships, grow our sales volume (tonnage) and improve profitability
- Coordinate all safety initiatives: training, inspections and accident investigations
- Maintain adequate, cost-effective inventory and accurate POs of key inputs: ingredients, packaging and supplies
- Facility coordinator of Safe Feed / Safe Food Audits and organize all maintenance and housekeeping
- Manage employees including hiring, performance evaluations and coaching to meet performance expectations, develop staff and handle separations.
- Partner with senior leadership on annual budgeting, capital projects and large purchases
Working Conditions:
- Environmental conditions, feed manufacturing, warehouse, on farm visits and uneven/slippery work surfaces
- Office and manufacturing areas
Evaluation:
- Safety: training program, injuries, lost time, near misses
- Profitability to VP Holdings and for the specific location
- Risk management associated with feed and grain contracts
- Contributing to our strong culture: employee engagement and development while being a positive role model within the communities we serve
- Continued professional growth to strengthen your impact
- Modeling our Vita Plus Values: Safety, Quality, Teamwork, Communication, Commitment, Attitude, Performance
Location: Gagetown, MI
Supervisor: General Manager
Our robust benefits include:
- Health and Dental Insurance start on DAY ONE for employees working 20+ hours/week
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan, which is the Company-funded Retirement Plan
- Up to $2,000 FREE Contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA); personal contributions are Tax FREE
- Flex Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent care
- 401(k) / Paid Time Off / Sick Time / Long-term Disability
- EAP: Employee Assistance Program provides FREE support services