Food Manufacturing Plant Manager

Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience.

We are opening a new food manufacturing facility in Orlando and are looking for an experienced, hands-on leader to help bring this location to life. This role will play a key part in setting up operations, building processes, and establishing a strong foundation for quality, safety, and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to be directly involved in launching a new site and shaping its long-term success from day one.

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading and managing all production operations in order to achieve established goals and operational objectives ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

• Foster strong relationships with all team members, enhancing employee engagement and communication.
• Create and maintain a Safety Culture focused on incident prevention, continuous improvement, and compliance with all H&S regulations.
• Create labour, production, and distribution schedules.
• Optimize and execute production schedules by planning, organizing, and controlling resources.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and develop plans to improve performance.
• Provides hands-on experience in day-to-day operations.
• Create and manage the Plant’s operational budget.
• Hire, train, and manage employee’s performance.
• Manage special projects and as-hoc reports as requested.

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a supervisory role in the Food Manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of Food Safety standards and HACCP experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Leadership skills to manage a food processing facility.
• Ability to motivate and direct a team.
• Ability to manage temperature controlled products.
• Be proficient with MS Office programs.

• Power of
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
• Competitive Rewards:
  Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan, group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
• Ignite Your Potential:
  Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
  We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.
• Drive Sustainable Impact:
  As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted. Special consideration will be given to applicants with previous experience working as a;
Food Production Manager, Food Manufacturing Manager, Food Operations Manager, Kitchen Supervisor/ Manager, Food Supervisor.