The CompanyOur client is a well-established, privately held food manufacturer with a strong regional and national retail and foodservice presence. They've built a reputation on quality, consistency, and taking care of their people. They're looking for a Plant Manager who can lead a mature operation into its next phase of growth while protecting the culture that got them here.
The RoleThe Plant Manager owns total site performance: safety, food safety, quality, production, people, and cost. You'll lead a multi-shift operation, report directly to senior leadership, and be the face of the plant to your team every day. This is a hands-on role. The right person is on the floor, not hiding in an office.
What You'll Do- Lead all plant operations across production, sanitation, maintenance, QA, and warehouse
- Own the safety culture and drive toward zero incidents
- Maintain full regulatory, food safety, and customer audit compliance
- Hit targets on throughput, yield, labor efficiency, and cost
- Build and develop a strong bench of supervisors and managers
- Drive continuous improvement through Lean, 5S, and root cause problem solving
- Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, and R&D on new product launches and capacity planning
- Manage the plant budget and capital projects
- Be visible, approachable, and trusted by the hourly workforce
What You Bring- 7+ years of manufacturing leadership, with 3+ years running a plant or as an Operations Manager
- Food manufacturing experience in a USDA and/or FDA regulated environment required
- Strong working knowledge of HACCP, SQF or other GFSI schemes, and GMPs
- A track record of improving safety, yield, and cost with real P&L accountability
- Experience leading a diverse, multi-shift hourly workforce
- Lean or CI background (Green Belt or higher a plus)
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Who Thrives HereSomeone who fits a close-knit, people-first culture. You lead from the floor, you know people by name, and you'd rather build a team than manage around one. If you need layers of corporate support, this isn't it. If you want real ownership and a leadership team that actually listens, it is.
What's In It For You- Competitive base salary + bonus
- Full benefits package
- Relocation assistance available
- A stable, growing company where your work is visible and valued
What's In It For You- Competitive base salary + annual performance bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Relocation assistance available
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
- A stable, growing company where your work is visible and valued
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