Director of Plant Operations

Pete and Gerry's

$90K — $120K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of management experience in facilities or plant operations, preferably in the egg industry
  • Strong leadership and technical skills in building systems and data analysis
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
  • Experience with egg processing is advantageous but not required

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily facility operations including production schedules and inventory management
  • Direct preventative maintenance for critical systems to ensure zero-loss operations
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
  • Implement internal policies and safety protocols
  • Establish and prioritize employee health and safety across all operations
  • Manage departmental budgets and analyze financial statements
  • Lead capital improvement projects and equipment upgrades

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Paid volunteer time
  • 9 paid holidays annually
  • 401(k) with 4% employer match
  • Disability and life insurance coverage
  • Opportunities for advancement within the company
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Flexible Spending Account options
  • Footwear reimbursement for onsite employees
  • Weekly supply of free eggs for onsite employees
  • Team events and meals occasionally arranged
  • Mission-driven culture focused on sustainability and well-being
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Role at a Glance:

The Director of Plant Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall management, maintenance, and safety of the facility's physical infrastructure and daily production activities.

How You'll Create Greater Impact:

In this role, you'll help deliver the highest quality product while upholding our unwavering commitment to animal welfare, food safety, and responsible farming. You'll act boldly, embrace continuous improvement, and partner with teammates and customers to deliver wins.

  • Operational Management: Oversees daily facility operations, including production schedules, workflow efficiency, and inventory management. Facility operations include processing, warehouse, maintenance and sanitation.
  • Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Directs preventative maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems to ensure zero-loss operations.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensures the facility meets all federal, state, and local standards, specifically OSHA, NFPA, EPA, GMP, HACCP, USDA, etc.
  • Internal Compliance: Ensure operations comply with all internal policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Safety Leadership: Establish employee Health & Safety as a priority for all operations.
  • Financial Oversight: Manages departmental budgets, analyzes P&L statements, and negotiates vendor contracts to maximize profitability and cost-efficiency.
  • Project Management: Leads capital improvement projects, including new construction, renovations, and equipment upgrades.


What You'll Bring to the Flock:

We are one team - united by respect and a shared commitment to doing what's right. What we do every day connects to something bigger. You'll bring your experience, perspective, and pride in your work. We value collaboration, curiosity, and diverse viewpoints - because they make our flock stronger.
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • 5+ years of progressive management experience in facilities, manufacturing, or plant operations, preferably in the egg industry.
  • Superior leadership, technical proficiency in building systems, data analysis, and excellent communication skills.
  • Bilignual in English/Spanish a plus but not required
  • Egg Processing a plus but not required

Work Schedule & Hours:
  • Day Shift - Flexible Schedule
  • Work hours are primarily during the day, with flexibility in start and end times based on business needs.
  • Shifts may extend up to 10-12 hours depending on project demands, deadlines, or organizational priorities.
  • Daily schedules may vary due to meetings, process improvement initiatives, data analysis needs, or cross-functional collaboration.
  • Flexibility is required to adjust working hours to support continuous improvement efforts and evolving business needs.

Tending to our Flock:

We care for our people the same way we care for our hens - with attention, respect, and balance. Our benefits are designed to support real life and whole wellbeing.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid volunteer time
  • 9 paid holidays
  • 401(k) with 4% employer match
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Footwear reimbursement for onsite employees
  • Onsite employees receive free eggs weekly; remote employees receive coupons for free eggs
  • Breakfast or lunch events from time to time.
  • A team grounded in a shared mission: Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Healthy Planet.

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