Plant Leader — Food & Beverage Ops & Safety

Wm B Reily & Company; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Company Holidays

Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 0%

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company‑Paid Life Insurance

Company‑Paid Disability

Job summary

Reily Foods Company in Malden, MA is seeking a Plant Manager to lead all operational activities at the Malden facility. You will drive production excellence, develop a talented workforce, and align site goals with corporate objectives while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

The role requires 10+ years in production and 5+ years in operational leadership within food/beverage manufacturing, plus certifications such as Lean Six Sigma or PMP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations or related STEM field.
• 10+ years of production experience in food/beverage manufacturing.
• 5+ years of operational leadership with proven team building.
• Lean Six Sigma, PMP, TPM or equivalent certifications.
• Operational Excellence mindset with KPI delivery.
• Strong GMP knowledge and food safety practices.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Knowledge of GFSI audit schemes (BRC, SQF).
• Excellent organization, multitasking and communication.
• Willingness to work any shift; travel as needed.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Champions continuous improvements in safety, quality, productivity, cost and customer service.
• Leads a high-performing leadership team with clear vision and stretch goals.
• Drives KPI attainment and uses data to optimize production performance.
• Develops and executes site capital plans and cost controls.
• Ensures food safety, regulatory compliance and GMP adherence.
• Collaborates with corporate to align site goals and initiatives.
• Communicates urgent issues effectively to VP Operations and site leadership.
• Identifies root causes and implements corrective actions.
• Oversees safety training and safe operation of equipment.
• Supports EH&S performance and audit readiness.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

PMP

TPM

GMP

Food safety

Excellent communication

Cross-functional leadership

Multitasking

Leadership

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations or related STEM field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Reily Foods Company in Malden, MA is seeking a Plant Manager to lead all operational activities at the Malden facility. You will drive production excellence, develop a talented workforce, and align site goals with corporate objectives while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

The role requires 10+ years in production and 5+ years in operational leadership within food/beverage manufacturing, plus certifications such as Lean Six Sigma or PMP.