Food and Beverage Plant Manager

Join a thriving food production company as their Plant Operations Manager! This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic production environment while driving operational excellence. As the key leader of the facility, you'll manage a team of supervisors and support staff to ensure optimal production efficiency, quality standards, and a positive safety culture.

Job Duties

• Oversee daily plant operations with focus on employee/food safety
• Direct supervisory staff including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management
• Align production planning with supply chain requirements
• Address quality/production issues promptly with appropriate team members
• Maintain quality standards and inventory accuracy while minimizing costs
• Optimize resource allocation and equipment utilization
• Increase production capacity and flexibility while controlling costs
• Analyze data to identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Develop productivity tracking systems and performance metrics
• Participate in company-wide operational excellence initiatives
• Monitor production variations and report to leadership
• Coach and engage employees to foster a positive culture
• Lead employee development and performance management
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures
• Conduct weekly staff meetings to communicate updates
• Monitor operations budget and address variances
• Adhere to food safety regulations (FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)
• Stay current with production management best practices
• Support capital expenditure projects and budgeting processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Proven operations experience, preferably in food industry
• Demonstrated managerial and leadership abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of business principles (budgeting, planning, resource allocation)
• Familiarity with industry equipment and technical expertise
• ERP systems and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Traits

• Ability to create accountability and lead by example
• Strong motivational and team-building capabilities
• Detail-oriented with adaptability to change
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Capacity to multi-task and prioritize under pressure
• Effective in cross-functional team environments
• Commitment to continuous improvement