Description
Our client, a well-established and growing food manufacturing organization, is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead end-to-end plant operations and drive performance across production, quality, and continuous improvement.
This is a key leadership role with full accountability for plant performance, culture, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all plant operations including inventory control, batching, pasteurization, production, packaging, maintenance, and shipping
- Provide strong leadership to supervisors and department heads across production, logistics, and maintenance
- Build a high-performance, safety-focused, and continuously improving plant culture
- Manage production scheduling to meet weekly output targets and customer demand
- Oversee staffing, including workforce planning, hiring, development, and performance management
- Ensure compliance with all quality and food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, FSSC22000, ISO9001, CFIA, Kosher)
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across productivity, cost, and efficiency
- Manage plant budgets and production-related costs
- Lead capital projects, facility upgrades, and equipment planning
- Ensure all health & safety programs, audits, and training are effectively executed
- Maintain accurate documentation for compliance, certifications, and operational reporting
Requirements:
- Must have experience in food and beverage manufacturing (non-negotiable)
- Proven leadership experience managing a full plant operation
- Strong knowledge of food safety and quality systems (HACCP, GMP, FSSC, ISO)
- Experience leading production, maintenance, and logistics teams
- Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control, and capital planning
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to engage and develop teams
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
