Plant Manager

Role Summary:

Responsible for overall leadership and management of a manufacturing plant. Accountable for meeting plant volume, distribution, quality, and operating objectives. Provide direction to plant leadership team to meet business goals while upholding company culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to safety regulations, quality standards (FDA, ISO, etc.), and proper procedures
• Manage business planning, project implementation, resource allocation, and performance targets
• Evaluate and direct installation of new production lines, packaging processes, delivery fleet, etc
• Optimize manufacturing and supply chain costs; manage resources within budget
• Analyze KPIs, financial data, process maps for continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain quality management systems per standards like ISO 9001
• Lead CAPEX projects - write charters, secure resources, implement plans
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and drive operational excellence
• Partner with HR on personnel issues, regulatory compliance, staffing services
  
  

Requirements:

• Servant leadership mindset focused on employee growth and relationships
• Expertise in production management, quality assurance, and change management
• Knowledge of supply chain strategy, capabilities, and interdependencies
• Proven experience with lean tools, methodologies and driving operational efficiencies
• Understanding of manufacturing financials, P&L management, cost analysis
• Knowledge of ERP systems, inventory management, food safety regulations
• Skilled in cross-functional leadership, priority management, execution
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business or related field
• Master's degree a plus
• 10+ years manufacturing experience, 5+ years in leadership role
• Regulated manufacturing (FDA, ISO) experience preferred
• Specific experience in food/beverage manufacturing operations desired
  
  

Location: West Sacramento Travel Required: 25%

Physical Demands:

Physically demanding role with regular talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, hand/arm movements, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Vision abilities required.

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