Plant Manager Job at Talnt, Westfield, MA

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  • Talnt
  • Westfield, MA

Job Description

About the Role
The Plant Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of operations within a high-volume food manufacturing facility. This leadership position ensures production targets are consistently met while maintaining top-tier standards in food safety, employee engagement, cost control, and regulatory compliance. The role plays a key part in setting strategic goals and driving operational excellence across all departments. Keywords: plant operations, food manufacturing leadership, continuous improvement, production management, food safety compliance.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily operations across production, quality assurance, sanitation, logistics, and maintenance teams
  • Lead plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
  • Develop and manage budgets, cost-saving programs, and resource planning strategies
  • Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across departments
  • Ensure all operations adhere to federal and state food safety regulations, including FDA, USDA, HACCP, and GMP standards
  • Lead workforce planning, training, and organizational development to support high performance
  • Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and finished products
  • Maintain strong communication with corporate leadership to report on plant metrics and project status
  • Establish and maintain a culture focused on workplace safety, accountability, and operational excellence

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in operations management, industrial engineering, food science, or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing food manufacturing plant operations
  • In-depth knowledge of GMP, HACCP, SQF, and OSHA safety standards
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-output environment
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing metrics tracking software

Desired Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in business administration, supply chain management, or operations
  • Certification in Lean Six Sigma, Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar credentials
  • Working knowledge of automation systems, plant utilities, and production scheduling
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

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