A growing food-grade manufacturing company is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee daily blending and packaging operations in a fast-paced production environment.This role is hands-on and execution-focused, responsible for leading production teams, ensuring safety and quality standards, and driving performance on the plant floor.If you thrive in operational leadership and enjoy building strong, accountable production teams — this could be a strong next step.What You’ll DoProduction LeadershipLead daily blending and packaging operations to meet production goals safely and efficientlyExecute production schedules and proactively communicate constraintsSupervise production supervisors, operators, and associatesSupport staffing, training, and performance managementSafety & QualityEnforce GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, and food safety standardsPromote a strong safety culture aligned with OSHA standardsSupport audits, inspections, and customer visitsOperational PerformanceMonitor throughput, labor efficiency, yield, and downtimeSupport Lean initiatives, standard work, and waste reductionCoordinate with Maintenance on equipment reliabilityMaintain accurate production reporting and ERP transactionsCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Quality, Warehouse, Supply Chain, and R&DSupport production trials and new product introductionsContribute to 5S and continuous improvement effortsWhat We’re Looking For7–10 years of manufacturing experienceMinimum 3 years in a production leadership roleFood, beverage, or nutraceutical manufacturing requiredExperience in blending and/or packaging operationsStrong working knowledge of GMPs and food safety standardsERP system familiarity (NetSuite preferred)Bilingual English/Spanish a plusEnvironmentFood-grade facilityFast-paced, hands-on production floorExposure to blending, packaging, and manufacturing operationsRequires physical activity including standing and liftingWhy Consider This Role?High-impact leadership positionGrowth-oriented environmentOpportunity to influence production performance and team developmentStrong cross-functional collaboration