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Assistant Plant Manager

Judge Direct Placement
Modesto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/20/2026

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Third shift Assistant Plant Manager in Modesto, CA area!


Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations.
  • Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
  • Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping.
  • Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
  • Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
  • Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
  • Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff.
  • Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime.
  • Commit to plant safety procedures.
  • Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.


Requirements:

  • 8 years of progressively responsible management in the food processing industry
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related fields preferred.
  • Demonstrated financial understanding to include budgeting, staffing, and cost analysis.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and drive.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to work in both individual and teamwork settings.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, financial software, etc.


Salary : $13,000 - $150,000

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