Plant Manager

Pacific International has been retained by a global food manufacturer. The growing and innovative company is driving a transformation at a key site, focusing on operational excellence and enhancing employee engagement and development. The organization is looking for a strategic and results-driven leader to step into the role of Plant Manager for its Boston facility. In this critical position, you will drive profitability, operational excellence, and workforce engagement in one of the company’s top-performing locations. You’ll lead a diverse team, navigate a unionized environment, and manage the challenges of a highly seasonal operation. With a strong foundation in place, this is a prime opportunity to make a lasting impact and position yourself for future leadership growth. You will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Drive operational and financial performance, aligning with company goals and regional strategies.
• Team Management: Lead a large team, fostering a positive and high-performance environment.
• Operational Efficiency: Optimize production, logistics, and delivery for continuous improvement.
• Workforce Management: Navigate union relations, balancing productivity and engagement.
• Customer Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships to drive service excellence and growth.
• Financial Oversight: Manage P&L for a high-revenue operation, ensuring cost efficiency and profitability.
• Seasonal Adaptation: Adjust workforce and operations to meet peak demand.
• Diversity: Lead a diverse team, promoting communication and collaboration.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
• Talent Development: Cultivate high-potential employees for future leadership roles.

Qualifications:

• A degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in operations management.
• Proven leadership experience in managing large teams in a unionized setting, with a successful track record in labor relations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to manage a fast-paced and ever-changing operation.
• Experience in managing P&L and driving financial performance in high-revenue businesses.
• Capable of adapting to a seasonal business environment, adjusting workforce and operations to meet fluctuating demand.
• A strategic, hands-on leader skilled in both high-level decision-making and operational execution.

About Pacific International Executive Search:

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

Diversity Statement:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management, Production, and General Business

Industries

Airlines and Aviation, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Services