Plant Manager

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Englewood, NJ $-$ (Posted 3 weeks ago)

$/yr - $/yr

• Annual Bonus

• Establish clear plant goals aligned with corporate strategy and business initiatives
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans for the leadership team
• Develop, coach, and lead both salaried and hourly teams to achieve operational excellence
• Foster a positive, engaged, and accountable team-oriented culture

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all OSHA, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Lead and support behavior-based safety and process safety management initiatives
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, and security standards, including HACCP and GMPs
• Maintain adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations

• Oversee all manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and service levels
• Ensure finished goods consistently meet internal and external quality requirements
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to improve operational performance
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget and capital plan
• Ensure effective use of plant resources to achieve cost targets
• Oversee maintenance strategy, infrastructure reliability, and inventory management
• Ensure procurement of materials, supplies, and utilities required for uninterrupted operations

• Ensure effective performance reporting and communication of plant metrics
• Maintain strong communication with corporate partners and other facilities
• Build and sustain positive relationships with unions, external partners, and the local community

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related technical discipline

• Extensive leadership experience in plant or production operations
• Prior experience in food manufacturing is preferred
• Experience working in a unionized environment is a plus

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems such as ERP/MRP
• Familiarity with plant automation systems, PLCs, warehouse, and inventory management systems
• Ability to interface with accounting, production planning, and order processing systems

• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Confident, visible leadership with the ability to influence at all levels
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities
• Root-cause problem-solving and a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to build teamwork, accountability, and high performance across the organization