Plant Manager – Meats

Medford, MA

Must-Haves

• 7 years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing
• Strong expertise in USDA regulations, HACCP, and SQF standards
• Bilingual Spanish (required)
• Meat or poultry manufacturing experience strongly preferred
  
  

About The Company

Join a well-established, family-owned New England meat manufacturer known for high-quality sausage, marinated meats, and specialty protein products. The company operates a USDA- and SQF-certified facility serving regional retail and foodservice markets, with a strong reputation for quality and consistency.

Position Overview

The Plant Manager will lead all aspects of plant operations, overseeing Production, Quality, Food Safety, Maintenance, and workforce performance. This role is responsible for driving operational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building a culture of accountability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations, managing a team of approximately 50 employees, including 3 managers and 6 supervisors
• Improve throughput, reduce waste, and control operational costs
• Ensure full compliance with USDA, HACCP, SQF, GMP, and all food safety and quality standards
• Maintain audit readiness, traceability, labeling accuracy, and recall preparedness
• Partner with executive leadership to enhance systems, performance, and long-term growth initiatives
• Lead and develop teams across production and support functions
  
  

Schedule & Reporting

• First shift production: Monday–Friday
• One sanitation shift
• Approximately 50-hour workweek
• Reports directly to the CEO
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• $45.00–$50.00 per hour (approximately $95,000–$104,000 annually)
• Medical and dental benefits after 3 months
• 401(k) eligibility after 6 months
• Paid vacation
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Plant Manager with strong food safety expertise and leadership experience in protein manufacturing to take ownership of a growing operation.