Plant Manager - Philadelphia, PA

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant management for cost-effective, timely production and distribution of high-quality products.

• Manage facility and employee costs in coordination with headquarters.

• Collaborate with operations teams: maintenance, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation, finance, and HR.

• Lead staffing efforts: recruitment, selection, orientation, and training.

• Monitor and develop workflow processes through instructions, control points, and staff oversight.

• Set production shifts, prioritize tasks, track progress, adjust schedules, and report on production outcomes.

• Ensure quality standards by enforcing organizational policies.

• Manage equipment operations: arrange repairs and evaluate new technologies.

• Compile and analyze production data, addressing inquiries and requests.

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment; educate staff on compliance with policies.

• Resolve personnel issues through data analysis and solution recommendations.• Perform additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Mandatory experience in food packaging plants.

• 10+ years in USDA/FDA food, meat, and packaging manufacturing.

• Experience in privately owned facilities is a plus.

• HACCP certification and food safety knowledge preferred.

• Proficient in MS Office; strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Maintain confidentiality and discretion.

• Able to work in fast-paced environments and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Preferred experience in 5S, Lean Sigma, and related methodologies.