Frozen Foods Plant Manager: Quality & Growth

Kevin; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Kevin’s Natural Foods seeks a Plant Manager to lead Imperial Manufacturing Facility in Stockton, CA, driving production operations, quality, food safety, and continuous improvement. This role oversees scheduling, inventory, regulatory compliance, and a culture of accountability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of food manufacturing leadership, with experience in IQF/freezer operations and USDA/FDA environments. Strong team development and change leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing operations in a food manufacturing facility.
• Experience with USDA/FDA regulated environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the factory improvement plan and translate it into actionable 90-day plans.
• Drive standard planning processes for scheduling and material availability.
• Lead and develop operations teams to achieve safety, quality, efficiency and cost objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Quality

Food Safety

Regulatory

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain

Tools

IQF

Blast Freezer

Spiral Freezer

Job description

Kevin’s Natural Foods seeks a Plant Manager to lead Imperial Manufacturing Facility in Stockton, CA, driving production operations, quality, food safety, and continuous improvement. This role oversees scheduling, inventory, regulatory compliance, and a culture of accountability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of food manufacturing leadership, with experience in IQF/freezer operations and USDA/FDA environments. Strong team development and change leadership are essential.