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A bit about us:

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Plant Manager to join our Maryland plant. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated professional with a passion for the food manufacturing sector, who is not afraid to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing all operations in our food processing plant.

Relocation assistance available, if necessary.

Why join us?

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401k with company match
  • Generous PTO + sick leave
  • Annual bonus
  • Relocation assistance

Job Details

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
  • Develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations.
  • Increase production, assets capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
  • Responsible for production output, product quality, and on-time shipping.
  • Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
  • Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
  • Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff.
  • Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime.
  • Commit to plant safety procedures.
  • Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
  • Stay up to date with the latest production management best practices and concepts.

Qualifications:

  • 5+years of experience as a Plant Manager or similar role in the food manufacturing industry.
  • Extensive knowledge working in the dairy industry is preferred.
  • Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise.
  • Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory, and stewardship processes.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
  • Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.
  • Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills.
  • Knowledge and experience with HACCP, GMP, SQF, and other food safety standards are required.
  • A degree in Business Management or related field is preferred.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and plant management software.
  • Ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude in a fast-paced and high-stress environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex data.
  • Must be flexible and able to work in shifts, if required.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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