Plant Manager

Plant ManagerThe Plant Manager is responsible for leading all day-to-day operations at All Juice, a juice co-packing and manufacturing facility in Hendersonville, NC. This hands-on leadership role oversees production, maintenance, sanitation, quality, safety, staffing, and facility operations while ensuring customer requirements and production schedules are met.The ideal candidate is a practical, solutions-oriented leader who can manage people while also understanding how equipment and manufacturing processes operate.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee daily production operations to ensure customer orders and production schedules are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.Coordinate production activities, staffing, scheduling, and priorities based on customer requirements and operational needs.Monitor production performance, downtime, waste, and overall efficiency.Identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions to improve productivity and reliability.Coordinate outside contractors and service providers when specialized repairs are required.Maintain awareness of equipment condition.Safety & Facility ManagementPromote and enforce a strong safety culture throughout the facility.Identify workplace hazards and ensure corrective actions are completed.Ensure the facility, equipment, and grounds are maintained in safe working condition.Investigate incidents and near misses and implement corrective actions.Ensure compliance with company safety policies and applicable regulations.Customer & Business SupportSupport customer production requirements and co-packing commitments.Communicate operational challenges that may impact production schedules or customer deliveries.Work with company leadership to identify opportunities for operational improvement and growth.Manage operational priorities in a manner that supports customer service, quality, and profitability.QualificationsPrevious experience in a manufacturing or food production leadership role, preferably as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, or similar position.Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Knowledge of food safety, GMP, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements preferred.Comfortable working both in an office environment and directly on the production floor.