Plant Manager

Lead. Optimize. Transform.

We're seeking a results-driven Plant Manager to provide overall leadership and strategic direction for a large and/or complex manufacturing facility (or multiple plants). In this role, you'll be accountable for plant performance across safety, quality, cost, service, and people-while fostering a strong culture of continuous improvement.

This role may include responsibility for assistant plant managers and senior leaders and plays a critical role in driving operational excellence and long-term business success.

What You'll Do

As Plant Manager, you will own and lead all aspects of plant operations, ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, safely, and within cost parameters-while meeting regulatory and customer requirements.

Operational Leadership

• Direct and oversee all plant operations, including production, processing, packaging, quality, maintenance, warehousing, shipping, purchasing, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Set production priorities and optimize the use of labor, equipment, and resources to meet safety, quality, sanitation, and cost standards.
• Analyze production, quality, maintenance, and operational data to identify trends, address gaps, and ensure compliance with product specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Ensure immediate escalation and resolution of non-compliance issues per established protocols.

Continuous Improvement & Performance

• Champion a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI) focused on productivity, quality, cost, safety, and employee engagement.
• Develop, monitor, and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) across safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance.
• Evaluate plant operations to maintain an industry leadership position and adopt new technologies, processes, and best practices.

Financial & Strategic Accountability

• Own plant P&L performance and partner with Finance to deliver accurate forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close activities.
• Lead the development and execution of annual operating, capital, and expense budgets.
• Manage capital and expense projects to support plant growth and efficiency.

People & Culture

• Lead, coach, and develop plant leadership teams; provide mentoring, training, and performance feedback.
• Recruit, hire, evaluate, and retain top talent using sound judgment within HR policies and practices.
• Build strong succession plans and support career development for high-potential leaders.
• Communicate company strategy, plant goals, and performance expectations clearly and consistently across all levels.

Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Oversee all corporate, customer, and government audits, ensuring audit readiness and compliance.
• Maintain safe working conditions and full compliance with company, state, and federal health, safety, food safety, and environmental regulations.
• Partner with customers to meet expectations related to service, quality, operations, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and company regulatory standards.