Plant Manager

Our client is seeking a hands-on, high-impact Plant Manager to lead daily operations across production, fulfillment, and packaging. This role is built for someone who owns the floor, drives execution, and leads from the front in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.


Key Responsibilities


Operational Leadership

• Lead end-to-end plant operations across production, fulfillment, and shipping

• Drive execution against aggressive timelines in a short lead-time environment

• Maintain full visibility across all active orders and proactively ensure on-time delivery

• Ensure daily operational readiness, including staffing, materials, and production priorities

Throughput & Efficiency

• Optimize output across all departments by identifying and eliminating bottlenecks

• Drive labor efficiency while managing payroll within budget

• Implement process improvements to increase throughput without unnecessary cost

• Balance workflows to maintain consistent and efficient production flow

Team Leadership & Accountability

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production teams

• Establish clear performance metrics and hold teams accountable to results

• Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, and continuous improvement

• Align closely with Scheduling and Planning to execute realistic production plans

• Adjust labor and resources in real time based on operational demands

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with GMP, FDA, HACCP, and all food safety standards

• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready facility

• Partner with QA/QC to ensure product quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Customer Service, Sales, and Operations leadership

• Communicate order status, risks, and recovery plans clearly and proactively

• Support new product launches and ensure operational readiness

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of plant or operations management experience

• Background in food production, packaging, or regulated manufacturing required

• Experience in high-mix, high-volume environments with short lead times

• Strong expertise in throughput optimization, labor planning, and production execution

• Proven leadership in fast-paced, execution-driven environments

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Working knowledge of GMP, FDA, and HACCP standards preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-based upside

• Comprehensive benefits package

• 401(k)

• Opportunity to lead a critical operation within a growing, entrepreneurial company

• A culture centered on accountability, speed, and continuous improvement

If you're a leader who thrives on the floor, takes ownership of results, and knows how to drive performance in a fast-moving environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.