Plant Manager

Comprehensive knowledge of food manufacturing, including plant operations and production management.

Experience directing multiple plant functions to support production goals, sanitation requirements, and operational effectiveness.

Ability to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, cost control, and production optimization.

Strong understanding of food safety compliance, regulatory expectations, and operational improvement strategies.

Proven leadership in building capable management teams and promoting accountability across plant operations.

Company Mission To work as a team, taking responsibility for building loyalty with our customers and coworkers.

We strive to exceed expectations by providing high-quality products and services with integrity, supporting all internal and external customers through a "Customer Service Plus 1" approach.

Position Summary The Plant Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and successful operation of QD Central while developing leadership capabilities within the team to support current and future management needs.

This position maintains a working knowledge of all plant operations, including Bakery, Commissary, Dairy, sanitation, staffing, food safety, maintenance coordination, production planning, and inventory management.

As a key operational leader, the Plant Manager supports daily production and facility execution, reinforces accountability, resolves operational challenges, and drives continuous improvement and long-term strategic initiatives.

The Plant Manager works closely with department supervisors, employees, the CEO, Human Resources, and other internal and external partners to achieve operational, financial, quality, safety, and customer service objectives.

Key Responsibilities Personnel, Leadership, and Team Development Communicate facility goals, operational priorities, and performance trends to employees and leadership teams.

Establish departmental and individual goals aligned with company objectives and operational performance targets.

Evaluate employee and leadership capabilities through coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.

Ensure appropriate staffing levels, scheduling, onboarding, and training to meet operational requirements.

Develop and maintain succession plans for key positions throughout the facility.

Learn the essential functions of all plant positions and establish, document, implement, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Identify key employees and establish a train-the-trainer program to support consistent training and knowledge transfer.

Mentor employees and supervisors to ensure training is effective, consistent, and aligned with company standards.

Maintain accurate staffing schedules, timekeeping records, and payroll information within the company's payroll system.

Develop a comprehensive working knowledge of departmental processes, equipment, workflows, and operating systems across Bakery, Commissary, and Dairy operations.

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