PLANT MANAGER

Come be a part of a dynamic team committed to quality, safety, and innovation in food packaging. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing operation and make a significant impact on customer satisfaction and business growth.

15 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY.

The Plant Manager will lead the manufacturing and warehouse teams, maintain high-quality standards, and ensure operational excellence. You will serve as the primary point of contact for customers, manage resources effectively, and foster a culture of safety and food compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Direct daily plant and warehouse teams to achieve operational goals.
• Hire, train, develop, and evaluate key team members.
• Maintain a cohesive team environment with open communication and collaboration.

Operations Management

• Manage daily plant and warehouse operations, including production, maintenance, quality assurance, engineering, safety, and supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with SQF, GMP, HACCP, and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain OSHA compliance and safety records.

Quality & Food Safety

• Drive a strong food safety culture through training, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in HACCP team activities and audits to ensure compliance.
• Act as backup for SQF Practitioner and Inventory Manager for mock recalls.

Customer & Regulatory Compliance

• Serve as the main point of contact for customers, ensuring excellent communication and service.
• Stay updated on regulatory and customer requirements; ensure readiness for inspections and audits.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze KPIs; provide feedback to drive accountability and performance.
• Collaborate with maintenance to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and optimize resource utilization.
• Lead major projects for new packaging lines or process improvements.

Additional Duties

• Complete any tasks assigned by senior management.
• Provide coverage for responsibilities during absences as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Operations Management, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of experience in food manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of SQF, GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage operations, and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and team building
• Strategic planning and resource optimization
• Regulatory compliance and audit readiness
• KPI analysis and performance management
• Customer relationship management.

Salary depending on experience.

This is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.