Plant Manager

ABOUT US |

The Artisan Chef Manufacturing Company is a multifaceted producer of scratch‑made artisan breads, fresh pastas, gourmet sauces, authentic Neapolitan‑style pizza, calzones, and restaurant‑quality prepared meals. The company focuses on high‑quality ingredients and traditional cooking methods to deliver premium products rations span multiple product lines, providing a dynamic environment for culinary manufacturing professionals. Team members collaborate across departments to maintain quality, consistency, and efficiency.

The company offers opportunities to contribute to both innovative product development and reliable daily production.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Plant Manager with a strong background in bakery production to oversee all aspects of our manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient operations, meeting production goals, maintaining quality standards, and fostering a safe and productive work environment.

• Lead and manage all daily plant operations, including scheduling, workflow, and production targets.
• Ensure bakery production meets quality, safety, and cost objectives.
• Monitor production metrics (yield, efficiency, downtime, waste) and take corrective action as needed.
• Coordinate with planning and supply chain teams to align production with demand forecasts.
• Oversee maintenance of plant equipment and production lines to minimize downtime.

• Maintain and enforce food safety standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., USDA, FDA, HACCP, SQF, BRC).
• Implement continuous improvement programs to increase product quality and consistency.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality audits; ensure corrective actions are completed.

• Supervise, coach, and develop plant supervisors, team leads, and production staff.
• Promote a positive culture of teamwork, safety, and accountability.
• Lead hiring, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Facilitate training programs that strengthen skills and support employee development.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and internal safety procedures.
• Lead safety meetings, training, and incident investigations.
• Champion a workplace culture that prioritizes safety and risk prevention.

• Prepare and manage plant‑level budgets.
• Implement cost‑saving initiatives and monitor performance against financial goals.
• Optimize labor scheduling and resource allocation.

• 5–10+ years in food manufacturing, with significant bakery production experience.
• Proven leadership experience in a plant management or operations management role.
• Familiarity with high‑volume automated bakery equipment (e.g., mixers, ovens, proofers, slicers, packaging lines).
• Bilingual Spanish & English speaking.

• Strong understanding of bakery production processes, ingredients, and quality control.
• Familiar with food safety systems and certifications (HACCP, SQF, BRC, GFSI).
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret production and quality data.
• Experience with production planning and ERP/MRP systems.

• Effective leadership and team‑building skills.
• Strong communication skills—both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Results‑oriented with strong problem‑solving capabilities.

• Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong decision‑making and conflict resolution skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Food Science, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma skills.
• Experience with planning and executing capital projects (e.g., new lines, equipment upgrades).

• On‑site role in a bakery production facility.
• May involve shift work, extended hours, and weekends during peak production times.

• PTO: 2 Weeks Vacation
• 401 K:
  Up to 5% match
• Health/Dental/Vision: BCBS Mass
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Phone Allowance