Plant Manager
Position Summary:
A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all aspects of operations at a high-volume production facility. This role is responsible for driving efficiency, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
The Plant Manager will have the following responsibilities:
- Direct and manage all plant operations to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe production.
- Lead daily activities to meet output targets, quality benchmarks, and regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, HACCP).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve customer delivery timelines and product standards.
- Develop and implement operational strategies that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and maintain safety.
- Monitor KPIs and proactively address inefficiencies or bottlenecks.
- Manage budgets, staffing, and resources in alignment with business objectives.
- Drive initiatives to improve cost-effectiveness, increase throughput, and optimize resource utilization.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all departments.
The Plant Manager should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing or plant operations.
- Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
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