Plant Operations Manager

Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr Plant Operations Manager (Food/Beverage/Pharma/CPG) Fast-Track Opportunity to Plant Manager! A respected market leader in the Food and Beverage industry is seeking a hands-on, results-driven Plant Operations Manager to join its flagship manufacturing facility. This highly visible role is a clear and accelerated path to Plant Manager for a high-performing leader. About the Role As Plant Operations Manager, you will oversee daily production and planning within a large, fast-paced manufacturing facility that supports up to 1,000 employees. Directly managing a team of 150–300, with two direct reports, you’ll be responsible for driving performance, efficiency, and team engagement. This is a key leadership position with strong cross-functional visibility and influence across the site leadership team. You’ll drive operational excellence by: Implementing standard work and leading change management initiatives Sustaining continuous improvement through disciplined execution and autonomous maintenance Engaging and developing employees to foster a high-performance culture Collaborating with HR, Maintenance, Quality, and CI teams to meet production targets What Sets This Role Apart Fast-track promotion potential to Plant Manager Work at a flagship facility within a well-established, high-performance organization Be part of a company known for respect, recognition, and internal promotion Enjoy a full relocation package , strong bonus , 9% 401(k) match , and tuition reimbursement Qualifications 7+ years of experience in Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, or CPG manufacturing. 7+ years in operations or plant leadership roles. Experience in medium-to-large facilities (400+ employees). Strong background in Continuous Improvement. Union experience is highly preferred. Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Passion for developing talent and driving engagement. Seniority level Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type Employment typeFull-time Job function Job functionManagement IndustriesFood and Beverage Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Tuition assistance #J-18808-Ljbffr Dana Kowen Associates - Executive Search to the Manufacturing Industry