Job Description

Plant Manager (Food Manufacturing)

Location: Brockton, MA

Reports To: Director of Operations

Compensation: $140,000 – $170,000 annually

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k)

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Plant Manager to lead our food manufacturing facility in Brockton, MA. This role is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day plant operations while ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The Plant Manager will play a key leadership role in building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of plant operations, including production, materials, quality assurance, and systems support.
• Drive performance in safety, quality, service, cost, and inventory management.
• Analyze plant metrics to identify trends and implement data-driven improvements.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet customer and market demands.
• Develop and implement policies that improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain inspection-readiness across all operations.
• Oversee and enforce FIFO inventory practices.
• Manage production variances and resolve customer issues.
• Hire, mentor, and lead production staff and frontline leadership teams.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and evaluations.
• Ensure adherence to accident prevention and plant security policies.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of leadership experience in food manufacturing OR Associate’s degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Strong background in production, quality, or engineering within food manufacturing.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of building effective teams.
• Knowledge of processing equipment and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles.

Preferred:

• Experience in a unionized environment with contract administration exposure.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across multiple departments.
• Strategic mindset with a global perspective on business operations.

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