Plant Director

Work is Sweet!

'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See’s Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See’s Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.

See’s is a leader in the confectionery industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA, a growing e-commerce business, and expanding opportunities internationally. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping us grow and thrive in our second century.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The Plant Manager provides strategic and hands‑on leadership for three regional manufacturing facilities, overseeing all aspects of Production, Packaging, and Maintenance operations. This role ensures the consistent delivery of high‑quality products to See's selling divisions, while driving operational excellence and developing a culture of ownership, accountability and empowerment and collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders.

The pay range for this position is expected to be $187,000- $220,000k annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Lead, direct, and coordinate day‑to‑day production and packaging operations across both regional manufacturing sites.
• Ensure output meets quality standards, production plans, and cost targets.

• Develop leadership talent, enables and fosters a culture of ownership, accountability.
• Responsible for on sight succession planning.
• Manage site leadership teams; establish and develop goals, KPIs, and performance metrics to drive Safety, Quality, Service and Cost.

• Lead cultural transformation by promoting a high‑performance, inclusive environment.
• Embed change management best practices to ensure sustainable adoption of improvements and organizational alignment.

• Champion and deploy TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, increase OEE, and drive operational efficiency.
• Responsible to deliver strategic CI plans and results for sites.
• Partner with SME and Plant Manager of San Francisco to standardize CI approach across See’s manufacturing sites.

• Ensure strict adherence to workplace safety, food safety (HACCP, GMP, SQF), and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with SME to implement and monitor the workplace safety and food safety programs.
• Ensure plant operations are compliant with applicable collective bargaining agreements.

• In partnership with Planning, ensure alignment of production schedules with inventory goals, raw material availability, and customer demand.
• Collaborate with Logistics on efficient material flow and finished goods distribution.

• Serve as primary operational interface for cross‑functional partners in Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Engineering, Finance, R&D and Marketing.
• Support new product introductions, seasonal launches, and product transitions through effective change management and cross‑departmental coordination.

• Collaborate with facility infrastructure team.
• Partner with Engineering on equipment and utilities upgrades, installations, and commissioning to meet capacity and innovation needs.

• Represent sites in union discussions and negotiations in collaboration with Human Resources.

• Manage special projects and strategic…