Plant Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead a food manufacturing operation. This role is ideal for an operations leader with a strong background in food production, team leadership, and continuous improvement, who is looking to make an impact in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring a hands‑on leadership style while driving safety, quality, and production efficiency across the facility.

• Oversee day‑to‑day plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics to ensure efficient and safe operations.
• Lead and develop plant leadership and hourly teams, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all food safety, quality, and regulatory standards (FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMP) are consistently met.
• Drive production performance by monitoring KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing corrective actions.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to align operations with supply chain, quality, and business objectives.
• Manage plant budgets, track operational costs, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and promote a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
• Oversee capital projects, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements.
• Communicate plant performance, challenges, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership.

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with leadership experience in food production required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and regulatory standards (GMP, HACCP, FDA/USDA compliance).
• Proven leadership experience managing large teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management and cost control.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and production reporting tools is a plus.

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 based on experience

Hours: Monday through Friday (with flexibility for plant needs and leadership presence across shifts)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.