Plant Manager

What You’ll Do as a Plant Manager

• Oversee all plant operations across production, maintenance, quality, materials, and HR to meet company goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, food safety, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Establish and manage budgets, cost controls, and continuous improvement programs to achieve performance targets.
• Drive a results-oriented culture by defining clear goals, monitoring performance, and developing high-performing teams.
• Partner with Quality and Procurement to ensure production and purchased materials meet customer specifications.
• Build collaboration and teamwork through open communication and effective leadership.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and product quality systems.

Qualifications

• An associate's degree or equivalent experience is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong business acumen and ability to manage P&L performance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with union contract administration and labor relations.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and driving measurable results.