Fresh Food Manufacturing Plant SR. Manager

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Freedom (PA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Paid bereavement

Vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is seeking a senior operations leader to manage the Fresh Food Manufacturing central commissary. The role covers purchasing raw materials, processing, cooking, packaging, and maintaining equipment while ensuring compliance and fiscal performance.

Responsibilities include leading managers and staff, coordinating with QA, supply chain, HR, and finance, and developing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and safety.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years experience in food manufacturing operations.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the fresh food processing facility.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage production schedules to meet customer demands.
• Maintain FDA and USDA compliance and pass audits (SQF standards).
• Recruit, train, and evaluate managers, supervisors, and line workers.

Skills

Operations management

Food manufacturing

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for day to day operation of Fresh Food Manufacturing central commissary operation: purchasing raw materials, processing/cooking/packaging of food products, maintenance of all equipment in commissary, compliance, and fiscal performance.

Job Summary

Responsible for day to day operation of Fresh Food Manufacturing central commissary operation: purchasing raw materials, processing/cooking/packaging of food products, maintenance of all equipment in commissary, compliance, and fiscal performance.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 5 to 10 years experience
• Education Desired: Bachelor's degree

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the food processing plant
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Manage production schedules to meet customer demands
• Maintain strict compliance with the FDA and USDA regulations. Ensure the facility passes audits and follows SQF (Safe Quality Food) standards
• Recruit, train, and develop managers, shift supervisors, and line workers. Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching. Ensure employee engagement and accountability across entire workforce.
• Develop a continuous improvement culture that fosters ideas and implements improvements in process, safety, people, and quality
• Implement and enforce quality control standards
• Develop and manage the plant budget
• Develop and implement plant policies and procedures
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making
• Coordination/Collaboration with Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, HR, and Finance
• Develop cooking and packing methods for new items requested by customer

About Us

At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.

The hiring range for this position is $93800.00– $125050.00 per hour/year. This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location.

Eligible employees may be offered

• health, vision, and dental insurance
• personal/sick paid time
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• bonus potential
• paid bereavement
• vacation and paid holidays