Hands-On Plant Manager - Ready-to-Eat Food

Corporate and Technical Recruiters; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Plant Manager position requires hands-on leadership on the production floor to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will develop a strong team culture, coach employees, and set departmental goals to drive efficiencies while controlling costs and growing revenues.

The role emphasizes visible plant leadership, employee development, GMP adherence, and continuous improvement across production planning and operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience as an accomplished senior manager in the food manufacturing industry (cooked & RTE meat).
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with a track record of building cohesive, efficient teams.
• College or university degree strongly desired or equivalent qualifications through work history.

Responsibilities

• Drive high standards in operational efficiency, quality, and accuracy.
• Provide leadership and direction to management and staff.
• Implement and manage strategies to increase efficiency, maintain quality, and enable continuous improvement.
• Utilize cost analysis, purchasing, capacity planning, and forecasting.

Skills

Senior management

Food manufacturing

Leadership

GMP & safety

Budgeting

Training development

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Plant Manager position requires hands-on leadership on the production floor to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will develop a strong team culture, coach employees, and set departmental goals to drive efficiencies while controlling costs and growing revenues.

The role emphasizes visible plant leadership, employee development, GMP adherence, and continuous improvement across production planning and operations.