Plant Operations Manager

Brief Description

Why Join Our Team?

At our company, we don’t just fill roles—we build careers. We’re experiencing explosive growth, with 300% expansion in 2024 and over 200% growth in 2025, creating exciting opportunities for advancement and internal mobility. This momentum means you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a team on the rise, where your contributions directly shape our future. We believe in endless growth, both for our business and for our people. Whether you're looking to expand your skills, step into leadership, or explore new career paths internally, we’re committed to helping you get there.

Benefits

We foster a culture where every voice matters, innovation is encouraged, and success is celebrated. If you’re energized by growth, motivated by opportunity, and ready to be part of something dynamic and impactful, we’d love to meet you.

Position Summary

A manufacturing plant/operations manager directs daily operations to meet production goals while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards. Employee hiring, coaching, and development are a priority. The manager bridges the gap between senior management and floor workers, managing budgets, equipment maintenance, and personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the continuous improvement program and contribute to the development of KPIs and OEE for the site, aligned with Jackson’s operational excellence standards.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to foster a culture of operational excellence and innovation in processing methods, productivity, good manufacturing practices, safety, and quality.
• Collaborate with the EHS coordinator to establish, implement, and manage an OSHA-compliant safety program for the site.
• Make hiring, development and disciplinary decisions.
• Oversee the training and development of employees in safety, quality, and operational practices to ensure compliance with Jackson’s and GMP specifications.
• Cook up plant-wide functions, including assisting in production planning, scheduling sanitation, and addressing safety concerns based on business needs.
• Plan, organize, direct, and optimize day-to-day operations to exceed customer expectations and meet defined plant KPI goals.
• Take responsibility for production output and product quality based on defined specifications.
• Implement strategies aligned with strategic initiatives, providing clear direction and focus for Jackson’s products.
• Oversee the production process, ensuring goods are produced efficiently, safely, on time, and within budget.
• Progressively develop subordinates through coaching, mentoring, and training to meet Jackson’s needs and support internal growth.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, engineering or related field from four-year college or university preferred.
• Seven to ten years related experience and/or training in food manufacturing or manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination.
• Three to five years demonstrated progressive manager leadership experience.