Plant Manager

aryOur client is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead a strategically important food manufacturing operation undergoing significant transformation and investme

nt.
This individual will oversee all aspects of plant operations while driving operational excellence, improving manufacturing efficiency, developing high-performing teams, and executing long-term growth initiati

ves.

This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial manufacturing leader who thrives in environments where they can build, improve, and create lasting imp

act.
Responsibil

• ities
  
  Lead all manufacturing operations across production, maintenance, quality and warehouse func
• tions
  
  Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity and profitab
• ility
  
  Increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness
• (OEE)
  Lead continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initia
• tives
  
  Develop production planning and scheduling proc
• esses
  
  Improve inventory management and operational pla
• nning
  
  Oversee capital improvement projects and equipment invest
• ments
  
  Build an engaged, accountable manufacturing cu
• lture
  
  Develop supervisors and plant leade
• rship
  
  Ensure compliance with FDA, HACCP, GMP and food safety regula
• tions
  
  Partner with executive leadership on strategic manufacturing initia
• tives
  
  Improve plant utilization and prepare the facility for future expa

nsion
Qualific

• ations
  10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership expe
• rience
  
  Previous Plant Manager or General Manager expe
• rience
  
  Food manufacturing experience strongly pre
• ferred
  
  Experience leading large manufacturing oper
• rience
  
  Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence expe
• rience
  
  Strong understanding of food safety and regulatory comp
• liance
  
  Proven people leadership and change management
• skills
  
  Excellent financial and operational