The Plant Manager is responsible for providing overall leadership and direction for manufacturing operations, ensuring operational performance, product quality, safety, and profitability. This individual will oversee all aspects of plant operations, including production, financial performance, employee development, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Plant Manager will work closely with department leaders and cross-functional support teams to establish and achieve operational objectives, manage operating and capital budgets, and drive manufacturing efficiencies. This role requires a strong operations leader with extensive manufacturing experience, broad knowledge of plant operations, and the ability to develop high-performing leadership teams while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Principal / Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and direction for daily plant operations to ensure production goals, operational metrics, and business objectives are achieved.
- Develop, implement, and monitor operating and capital budgets to maintain financial performance and a competitive position within the industry.
- Lead and develop all plant processing and production areas to ensure operational targets and performance metrics are consistently met.
- Partner with department managers and support functions to improve operational performance, associate engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
- Develop and empower leadership teams through coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, operational efficiency, productivity, and cost performance.
- Provide guidance and direction to operations teams in developing solutions to operational challenges and implementing innovative improvements.
- Establish and maintain a culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, food safety, and employment requirements.
- Maintain high standards for product quality, customer service, and operational reliability.
- Analyze operational reports, financial performance, and key performance indicators to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure alignment of plant objectives with overall business goals.
- Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through employee development, leadership training, and workforce planning.
- Promote positive employee relations and maintain a strong community presence as an employer of choice.
- Perform other duties as required.