Plant Manager

Plant Manager – Promotional Products & Food ProductionHicksville, NY Salary Range: $140,000 – $160,000About Nassau CandyNassau Candy is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products. Through divisions such as NC Custom, Chocolate Inn, AmuseMints®, and Lanco, we deliver high-quality, customized solutions with speed, precision, and scale.Our operations are built to support high-volume, high-mix production with rapid turnaround times, often within 24–72 hours, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality.Position OverviewWe are seeking a high-impact Plant Manager to lead day-to-day operations across a fast-paced promotional products environment, including food and chocolate production, fulfillment, and packaging.This is a hands-on leadership role focused on execution, accountability, and performance. The Plant Manager will own the floor, lead teams across shifts, and ensure the operation is set up for success from close to open every day.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational LeadershipLead all daily plant operations across production, fulfillment, and shippingDrive execution to meet aggressive ship dates in a high-volume, short lead-time environmentMaintain full visibility across all orders and actively "order chase" to ensure nothing falls behindEnsure operational readiness from close to open, including staffing, materials, and prioritiesThroughput & EfficiencyImprove output across all departments, with a strong focus on bottleneck identification and resolutionDrive labor efficiency and manage payroll within budget expectationsImplement process improvements to increase throughput without adding unnecessary costBalance workload across departments to maintain consistent production flowTeam Leadership & AccountabilityLead, coach, and develop supervisors and production teams across the facilityEstablish and enforce clear performance expectations and daily metricsHold teams accountable to productivity, quality, and safety standardsBuild a culture of urgency, ownership, and continuous improvementScheduling & Execution AlignmentPartner closely with Scheduling and Planning to ensure realistic, executable production plansEnsure alignment between production, packing, and shipping operationsMonitor real-time performance and adjust labor and resources as neededFood Safety & ComplianceEnsure full compliance with GMP, FDA, HACCP, and all food safety requirementsMaintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready facility at all timesPartner with QA/QC to uphold product integrity, consistency, and regulatory standardsCross-Functional CoordinationCollaborate with Customer Service, Sales, and Operations LeadershipProvide clear communication on order status, risks, and recovery plansSupport new product launches and ensure operational readiness for new itemsQualifications7–10+ years of plant or operations management experienceBackground in food production, packaging, or regulated manufacturing requiredExperience in high-mix, high-volume environments with short lead timesStrong working knowledge of:Throughput and capacity managementLabor planning and payroll controlProduction scheduling and executionProven leadership ability in fast-paced, execution-driven environmentsStrong problem-solving and decision-making skillsWorking knowledge of food safety standards (GMP, FDA, HACCP preferred)What We OfferCompetitive base salary ($140,000 – $160,000) with performance-driven upsideComprehensive benefits package401(k) with company matchOpportunity to lead a mission-critical operation within a growing, family-owned businessA culture focused on execution, accountability, and continuous improvementJoin Nassau CandyIf you are an operational leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes ownership of outcomes, and knows how to drive performance on the floor—this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.