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PLANT MANAGER

$140k
We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to drive operational excellence, champion food safety, and lead our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will combine technical food-manufacturing expertise with strong people leadership to drive results across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale. **MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN FOOD PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT** If your experience is a match, contact us today for this immediate opportunity!  

salary: $140,000 - $150,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end plant operations, including production, packaging, sanitation, maintenance, warehousing, and quality assurance.

  • Manage production schedules featuring high SKU counts, frequent line changeovers, custom packaging runs, and seasonal builds.

  • Align daily execution with S&OP commitments, demand forecasts, service levels, and cost targets.

  • Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), throughput, and flow in a high-mix environment.

  • Own plant P&L performance, managing labor, yield, waste, and overhead expenses.

  • Mentor, coach, and develop a cross-functional leadership team (managers, supervisors, frontline staff).

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The essential functions of this role include:
  • working in a smoke free environment
Skills
  • Operations
  • Scheduling
  • Management
  • FDA
  • Food Production
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 7 years
  • Experience level: Manager
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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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