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Plant Manager (1135142)

The Judge Group
Hershey, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Location: Hershey, PA

Salary: $130,000.00 USD Annually - $150,000.00 USD Annually

Description

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Plant Manager for a food manufacturing plant in Hershey, PA area! This role focuses on planning, directing, and maintaining maximum standards of product quality, efficiency, safety, cost control, and schedule attainment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute short- and long-term manufacturing plans.
  • Build, manage, and develop the operations team; facilitate continuous improvement processes.
  • Provide operational expertise to peers and senior leadership.
  • Monitor equipment needs and ensure high levels of plant efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain strategic vendor and customer partnerships.
  • Establish current and long-range objectives, plans, and policies.
  • Create and implement a technical vision and lead new technical projects or line implementations.
  • Provide guidance and authorization to carry out major operational plans and procedures.
  • Review organizational performance against objectives and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Develop technical budgets, allocate resources, and set project deadlines.
  • Lead departmental activities to improve production techniques, assess technology trends, and address human resource needs.
  • Forecast departmental operating costs and manage budget preparation.
  • Oversee recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, and salary adjustments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in food science, Engineering, business or related field preferred
  • 10 years of experience in food manufacturing facility
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to interact effectively and equally across all levels and diverse cultures.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
  • Experience managing a P&L is preferred

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Salary : $130,000 - $150,000

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