What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Plant Operations Manager (Food & Beverage Manufacturing) position at Henis Group?
Our client is a growing food and beverage manufacturer in the Beaufort, South Carolina area. They produce a variety of locally sourced, consumer-ready products and run both a food processing operation and a bottling facility. They are looking for a strong Operations Manager / Plant Manager to lead production, oversee multi-shift operations, and help drive continued growth.
What You’ll Do
- Lead day-to-day operations across a multi-shift manufacturing environment
- Manage production planning, throughput, labor allocation, and workflow
- Improve processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and boost output
- Ensure full compliance with USDA, FDA, and food safety regulations
- Oversee both hourly and salaried team members and develop strong leadership on the floor
- Track and manage KPIs across safety, quality, and performance
- Improve packaging, processing, and bottling operations
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning
- Partner closely with leadership on scaling initiatives and operational improvements
What We’re Looking For
- Bilingual English/Spanish is required
- Strong background in food, beverage, packaging, or similar manufacturing
- Experience leading multi-shift teams in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
- Solid understanding of USDA, FDA, and related food safety requirements
- Proven success improving throughput, reducing waste, and driving process gains
- Ability to lead, train, and communicate effectively with diverse teams
- Strong problem-solving and operational leadership skills
- Comfortable in a high-growth environment with evolving demands
Nice to Have
- Experience with bottling or beverage processing
- Background in continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma
- Experience overseeing operations across more than one production area or brand
Compensation & Benefits
- Performance-based bonus
- Full benefits package including medical, PTO, and retirement plan
- Relocation support considered for the right candidate
Salary : $115,000 - $150,000
