Plant Manager

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Plant Manager in San Francisco, CA area! The candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant operations, including production, quality control, and safety.

• Provide strategic leadership to plant operations, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and long-term business goals.
• Lead and optimize manufacturing and operational processes to maximize efficiency, productivity, and overall performance.
• Build and promote a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing culture that drives employee engagement and operational excellence.
• Ensure product quality and operational standards are consistently met through adherence to regulatory requirements and internal specifications.
• Identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and process effectiveness.
• Direct and manage the effective utilization of personnel, equipment, materials, and other resources to meet production objectives.
• Champion a culture of safety by enforcing workplace safety policies, conducting regular audits, and driving proactive risk-reduction efforts.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety regulations, industry standards, and audit requirements, serving as the primary point of contact during inspections.
• Oversee plant financial performance by managing budgets, controlling costs, and balancing operational needs with business objectives.
• Establish, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success, identify opportunities, and drive continuous operational improvement.

• 7-10 years experience increasing levels of responsibility in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years experience implementing Lean Manufacturing
• Strong leadership background - ability to direct a diverse unionized workforce.
• Financial/budget management experience.
• Capital project development, cost estimation, and management skills.
• Proven negotiation, management, interpersonal, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Managing for Results/ Development skills
• Production Engineering knowledge.
• Ability to interface with regulatory agencies.
• Exceptional verbal/written communication.
• Ability to manage and develop employees.
• Strong skills knowledge of MS applications including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, - and PowerPoint and ability to grasp additional business-related applications.