Plant Manager (1124255)

Location: Bensalem, PA

Salary: $140,000.00 USD Annually - $150,000.00 USD Annually

Description

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Plant Manager in Bensalem, PA area!

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day plant operations, including production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and warehouse functions
• Ensure manufacturing output meets quality, cost, delivery, and efficiency targets
• Develop and execute operational plans aligned with company goals
• Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing management and supervisory team
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, continuous improvement, and employee engagement
• Ensure full compliance with FDA regulations, cGMPs, NSF, and other applicable nutraceutical standards
• Partner closely with Quality Assurance to maintain audit readiness and regulatory compliance
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and corrective action plans
• Ensure proper documentation, batch records, and traceability practices
• Provide strong engineering leadership for equipment selection, process optimization, automation, and plant upgrades
• Oversee capital projects, facility expansions, and new equipment installations
• Drive process improvements to increase throughput, yield, and reliability
• Collaborate with R&D and Quality on process scale‑up and validation
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance programs are effective
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, downtime, and cost
• Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or compliance
• Improve OEE, waste reduction, and material utilization
• Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations
• Champion safety programs, training, and incident prevention
• Lead investigations and corrective actions for safety incidents
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field) required
• 7–10 years of manufacturing leadership experience, including plant or operations management
• Direct experience in nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, food, or regulated consumer products
• Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations and cGMP requirements
• Demonstrated success leading engineering‑driven process improvements
• Proven ability to manage cross‑functional teams and complex operations
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Experience scaling operations or supporting rapid growth environments
• Strong technical and engineering problem‑solving skills
• Strategic and hands‑on leadership approach
• Excellent communication and decision‑making abilities
• Data‑driven mindset with strong analytical skills
• Ability to balance compliance, efficiency, and cost control
  
  

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