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Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR)Williamsport, PA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the Role : We are seeking a results-driven Plant Manager to lead a fast-paced, 24 / 6 food manufacturing facility producing cookies, crackers, and granola bars. This role oversees approximately 150 employees across four production lines , including Production, Maintenance, Sanitation, Receiving, and Shipping teams based in Williamsport, PA

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, data-driven leader with expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Food Safety, and Financial Operations . You will be responsible for driving operational performance, developing cohesive high-performing teams, and achieving safety, quality, cost, delivery, and engagement goals in alignment with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership & Team Development

  • Direct and develop a workforce of ~150 employees across Production, Maintenance, Sanitation, Receiving, and Shipping.
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships with supervisors, leads, and cross-functional partners.
  • Implement training and succession planning to strengthen leadership capabilities at all levels.

Operational Excellence

  • Manage a 24 / 6 manufacturing operation with four production lines.
  • Lead daily production planning, resource allocation, and workflow optimization to meet output and quality targets.
  • Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and standard work practices to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Drive continuous improvement projects, leveraging root cause analysis and problem-solving tools.
  • Safety, Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations (FDA, SQF, HACCP, GMP).
  • Promote a zero-incident safety culture through proactive EHS initiatives.
  • Maintain high product quality and consistency through systems, training, and accountability.
  • Financial Ownership

  • Own plant-level budgeting, including labor, materials, and overhead.
  • Monitor and improve financial performance using P&L analysis, KPI dashboards, and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Lead capital project evaluations, ROI justification, and implementation.
  • Strategic Execution

  • Align plant operations with corporate goals, including capacity, yield, service levels, cost, and innovation.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives with engineering, quality, R&D, supply chain, and HR.
  • Identify opportunities for automation, technology upgrades, and process standardization.
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering , or a related field required.
  • 8–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in food or CPG manufacturing (baked goods preferred).
  • Demonstrated success managing a plant or major production area of similar scale (100+ employees, multi-line operations).
  • Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, or TPM methodologies.
  • Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience managing budgets, P&L statements, and cost-reduction projects
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, coaching, and change management skills.
  • Knowledge of food safety standards (FDA, HACCP, SQF, BRC) and EHS compliance requirements.
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