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Job Title: Plant Manager (Food Manufacturing)Location: Brockton, MAReports To: Director of OperationsPay Rate: $140K -$170KBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401KWe are seeking an experienced and results-driven Plant Manager to lead our production facility in Brockton, MA. The Plant Manager will oversee day-to-day operations of the production floor, ensuring the highest quality product is delivered efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively. This role is a key leadership position responsible for driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring compliance with all company, safety, and quality 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 and operational data to identify trends and make data-driven decisions.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet customer and marketing demands.
• Develop and implement policies to improve efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, GMP, and company policies.
• Maintain a state of inspection-readiness at all times.
• Monitor and enforce FIFO inventory practices.
• Manage and resolve production variances and internal/customer issues.
• Hire, train, mentor, and manage production staff and frontline leaders.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and positive employee relations.
• Evaluate employee performance and conduct regular reviews.
• Ensure compliance with accident prevention and plant security policies.

QualificationsRequired:

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of food manufacturing and leadership experience OR Associate's degree and 10+ years of experience.
• Strong background in production, quality, or engineering within a food manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Working knowledge of processing equipment and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; especially Excel and Word.
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a unionized environment, with knowledge of union contract administration.
• Ability to work cross-functionally across multiple departments.
• Strategic mindset with a global approach to business operations.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.49210007

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeContract

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing

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