Multi-Site Plant Director, Lean & CI Leader

See's Candies; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off benefits

Job summary

See's Candies, based in South San Francisco, is seeking a Plant Manager to provide strategic oversight for its regional manufacturing facilities. This role focuses on delivering high-quality products while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability within the team.

The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing, with expertise in continuous improvement methodologies like TPM and Lean. Generous compensation and benefits are offered as part of this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in progressive leadership roles within food manufacturing.
• Track record of measurable success in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma.
• Excellent management skills; capable of motivating diverse plant employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and packaging operations across manufacturing sites.
• Embed change management practices for sustainable improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety and food safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership & Communication

Continuous Improvement

Change Management

Team Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Operations Management or related

Job description

See's Candies, based in South San Francisco, is seeking a Plant Manager to provide strategic oversight for its regional manufacturing facilities. This role focuses on delivering high-quality products while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability within the team.

The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing, with expertise in continuous improvement methodologies like TPM and Lean. Generous compensation and benefits are offered as part of this position.