Job Title: Plant ManagerLocation: NorthReports To: BULJob Type: Full Time Job SummaryThe Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of multiple, independent processing plant operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. This role involves managing plant personnel, optimizing production processes, maintaining inventory, and ensuring adherence to food safety and biosecurity protocols. The Plant Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams, including quality control, maintenance, safety, and human resources, to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Essential Job Functions- Lead and develop plant staff to create a high-performing and engaged workforce
- Ensure a strong culture of safety, compliance, and teamwork within the plant
- Develop and implement operational plans to maximize efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards
- Manage and track egg and packaging inventories, ensuring optimal stock levels, including ordering, inventory management, and receiving responsibilities
- Oversee plant supply management, including chemicals, labels, PPE, and parts
- Maintain and improve plant processes through training, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop and manage the plant's budget and cost-control measures to ensure financial stewardship
- Establish accountability measures for problem-solving and cost-reduction initiatives
- Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, DNR, EPA, SQF, GMP, and all relevant food safety regulation
- Manage the on-site laboratory and quality team
- Foster collaboration with other departments to ensure alignment on operational goals and efficiency
- Serve as the key point of contact for regulatory bodies and ensure audit readiness at all times
- Handle customer R&M budget along with direct customer interactions on scheduling, timing, and availability
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)- Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of food processing, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data tracking systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
- Ability to work in various climate conditions, including extreme heat and cold environments.
Required Qualifications- 4+ years of leadership experience in food processing, beverage, or manufacturing industries.
- Experience working with USDA or other regulatory agencies.
- High-level documentation and written procedure skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform all duties of processing plant personnel.
- Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Business, Industrial Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience in process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
- Previous experience in large-scale food production facilities.
Work EnvironmentThe primary work environment for this position is a food processing facility, which involves exposure to industrial equipment, chemicals, and temperature variations. The role requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, and performing manual tasks. The Plant Manager must be physically capable of these activities and comfortable working in an industrial setting. Additionally, availability for emergency or on-call situations is necessary, as the nature of food processing operations may require attention outside of regular business hours.
Benefits:- Regular performance reviews
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- HSA with company match
- Paid time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
