Plant Manager

Scope of Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of plant operations, ensuring the efficient production of high-quality products while meeting safety, cost, and performance objectives. This role provides strategic direction and hands-on leadership to drive operational excellence through a team of supervisors and managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and coordinate all plant operations to achieve production, quality, and cost targets.
• Ensure production objectives are consistently met through effective planning, resource allocation, and performance management.
• Oversee end-to-end plant functions including manufacturing, quality assurance, warehousing, receiving, and shipping.
• Maintain accountability for product quality, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Direct maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of plant equipment, facilities, and security systems.
• Participate in strategic planning and align plant operations with overall organizational goals.
• Review and approve decisions related to staffing, compensation, and operational expenditures.
• Foster a strong culture of safety, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations and promoting best practices.
• Lead employee relations initiatives, including training, development, engagement, and retention programs.
• Monitor industry trends and advancements in food manufacturing, recommending and implementing process improvements and operational enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to identify, analyze, and resolve operational challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, preferably within the food industry.
• Solid understanding of safety regulations, compliance standards, and best practices.
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment based on experience.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in food production.