Our award-winning client is a well-respected Food/Beverage market leader with well-known, iconic brands seeking a hands-on, energetic results-driven Plant Operations Manager. The successful candidate will lead the plant operations with responsibility for production and production planning at this highly visible flagship facility.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the production and technical activities in processing and packaging for up to 500 employees, with 5 direct reports.

• This is a premier manufacturing plant where you will be a key member of the Leadership team.

• Achieve excellence through people management and development, driving employee engagement, and meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

• This role is both strategic and tactical. While you will focus on the execution of the day-to-day activities you will also contribute to the growth and development of the team and business operations to meet future organizational needs.

• Report to: Plant Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 5+ years of experience in Operations/Plant Management, within the food and beverage industry,

• Experience working in a medium to large size plant.

• Union experience, highly preferred.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment.

• Passion for the development of people.