Plant Manager

A growing food manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at its large-scale production facility.

This is a highly visible leadership position responsible for overseeing all plant operations, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Safety, and Sanitation.

Client Details

Our client is an established food manufacturing organization serving national customers through a large-scale production and distribution network. The company operates in a fast-moving environment where quality, efficiency, and customer service are critical to success.

With a focus on operational excellence and continued growth, the organization offers employees the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibilities, make operational improvements, and advance their careers alongside a highly experienced leadership team.

Description

• Provide overall leadership for day-to-day plant operations.
• Direct Production, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Sanitation functions.
• Drive safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity performance.
• Develop supervisors and department leaders to strengthen operational execution.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and food safety requirements.
• Monitor plant KPIs and implement corrective actions to achieve business goals.
• Lead workforce planning, labor optimization, and staffing initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership to support growth, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Champion a culture of accountability, urgency, safety, and performance.
• Manage operational budgets and plant resources effectively.

Profile

• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• 3+ years leading an entire plant, facility, or major production operation.
• Food manufacturing, protein processing, seafood, consumer packaged goods, or related industry experience required.
• Experience overseeing multiple functional areas, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse operations.
• Proven success leading large hourly workforces and management teams.
• Strong understanding of food safety, GMP, HACCP, and OSHA regulations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $165,000 annually.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonus
• Opportunity to lead a large-scale manufacturing operation

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