Plant Manager

Job Description Plant Manager required for Food Manufacturing & Packaging Company * Plant Manager * Greater Hicksville, NYWe're looking for a hands-on, results-driven Plant Manager to lead all plant operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing and packaging environment. This role will drive production, fulfillment, safety, quality, and operational performance while ensuring on-time delivery in a high-volume, short lead-time operation.The Plant Manager will have the following responsibilities: * Lead daily plant operations across production, packaging, fulfillment, and shipping * Drive operational execution to meet production targets and customer delivery commitments * Improve throughput, productivity, and labor efficiency while managing operating costs * Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to optimize production flow * Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and plant personnel across multiple shifts * Establish accountability through clear KPIs, performance metrics, and operating standards * Partner with planning and scheduling teams to ensure achievable production plans * Monitor plant performance and adjust resources to meet changing operational demands * Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, FDA, and food safety requirements * Maintain a safe, organized, and audit-ready facility * Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and other cross-functional teams * Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, quality, and service levelsThe ideal Plant Manager candidate will have the following skillset: * 7+ years of plant management or manufacturing operations leadership experience * Experience within food manufacturing, packaging, consumer products, or regulated production environments * Strong background in high-volume manufacturing with complex production schedules * Proven success improving throughput, productivity, and operational performance * Experience leading multi-shift production teams and developing frontline leadership * Knowledge of production planning, labor management, and capacity optimization * Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP, FDA, and food safety compliance requirements * Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills * Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and continuous improvement initiatives * Bachelor's degree preferredPlease apply for more information!