Plant Manager

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Plant Manage

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Position Summ

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

• itiesLead all manufacturing operations across production, maintenance, quality and warehouse func
• tionsDrive improvements in safety, quality, productivity and profitab
• ilityIncrease Overall Equipment Effectiveness
• (OEE)Lead continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initia
• tivesDevelop production planning and scheduling proc
• essesImprove inventory management and operational pla
• nningOversee capital improvement projects and equipment invest
• mentsBuild an engaged, accountable manufacturing cu
• ltureDevelop supervisors and plant leade
• rshipEnsure compliance with FDA, HACCP, GMP and food safety regula
• tionsPartner with executive leadership on strategic manufacturing initia
• tivesImprove plant utilization and prepare the facility for future expa

nsion
Qualific

• ations10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership expe
• riencePrevious Plant Manager or General Manager expe
• rienceFood manufacturing experience strongly pre
• ferredExperience leading large manufacturing oper
• ationsCapital project management expe
• rienceLean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence expe
• rienceStrong understanding of food safety and regulatory comp
• lianceProven people leadership and change management
• skillsExcellent financial and operational