Plant Manager
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Operations Manager
Plant Manager – Bluewater Hayes Inc.
Our client, a large and established food production manufacturer, is seeking a Plant Manager to lead operations at one of their flagship facilities in the Winchester, VA region. This is a key leadership role overseeing a high‑volume, food production environment. The Plant Manager will be responsible for driving performance, ensuring compliance and food safety standards, and fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities- Provide strategic and hands‑on leadership across all production, maintenance, and quality operations.
- Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing principles, performance metrics, and process improvements.
- Partner with HR and union representatives to manage labor relations, negotiate, and maintain a positive, compliant working environment.
- Lead and develop a diverse team of production supervisors, engineers, and frontline employees.
- Ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved while maintaining cost efficiency.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with corporate leadership, supply chain, quality assurance, and engineering teams to align on production goals and initiatives.
- Oversee capital projects, budgets, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing or a closely related industry.
- Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP, SQF, and FDA compliance standards.
- Demonstrated success in implementing Lean/CI practices and improving plant KPIs (OEE, yield, throughput, etc.).
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and change संरचना equiment management skills.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, growing organization that values its people, invests in modern operations, and takes pride in delivering high‑quality products nationwide. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, results‑oriented leader who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about developing teams and driving operational performance.
Seniority Level- Director
- Full‑time
- Management, Strategy/Planning, and Manufacturing
- Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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