Plant Manager

Capital Seaboard & G. Cefalu & Bro., Inc. (CGC Holdings, Inc); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Health, Dental and Medical Benefits

Weekly pay

Life Insurance

Employee discounts for travel andeven

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

The Chefs' Warehouse is seeking a Plant Manager to direct the efficient operation of its distribution centers and warehouses in Columbus, OH. You will manage inbound receipt and storage, inventory control, outbound order filling, and budgeting while ensuring service levels and loss prevention programs are maintained.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong leadership, a track record of driving operational excellence, and the ability to communicate across functions with internal teams and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar leadership role if no degree.
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• Budget development and oversight experience.
• Commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.

Responsibilities

• Improve operational systems, processes and policies to support mission and planning.
• Manage and increase efficiency of support services through functional improvements and coordination.
• Contribute to long‑term planning and operational excellence initiatives.
• Oversee financial management, planning, systems and controls.
• Organize cross‑division service delivery and improve departmental efficiency.
• Interact across all levels including offshore/subsidiary management and external partners.
• Troubleshoot and provide solutions for moderately to complex issues.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM

About Michael’s Finer Meat & Seafood

With decades of expertise and a legacy rooted in quality, Michael’s Finer Meats & Seafoods is a trusted partner to chefs across the Midwest and beyond. Known for premium center-of-the-plate offerings, Michael’s delivers hand-selected meats and pristine seafood to some of the region’s most iconic restaurants. Our commitment to consistency, service, and culinary excellence ensures that every cut, fillet, and portion meets the exacting standards of today’s top kitchens. From custom butchery to curated sourcing, Michael’s brings chefs the quality they expect—paired with the personalized service they deserve.

Position Summary:

The Plant Manager directs the efficient and cost-effective operation of our distribution center(s) and warehousing facilities. Manages inbound activities related to the receipt and storage of goods, inventory management, and claims. Oversees outbound activities related to order-filling, stock replenishment, shipping. Responsible for budgeting, customer service, facility, and equipment operation. Administers overall inventory management, productivity, accuracy, and loss prevention programs to ensure that customer requirements are met.

What You’ll Do

• Improve the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of organizations mission -- specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning.
• Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT and Finance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions.
• Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence.
• Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems, and controls.
• Organize to service each business division while maintaining and improving overall operational and departmental efficiencies.
• Interface cross-functionally at all levels within the divisions of the company, including communication with offshore/subsidiary management, external resources, and concerns, such as freight forwarders, third party providers and governmental agencies.
• Troubleshoot and provide solutions for issues of a moderate to complex scope.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree (four year college or university)
• In lieu of degree, minimum of 5years’ experience
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• Budget development and oversight experience.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.

Resumen del puesto:

El gerente de planta dirige la operación eficiente y rentable de nuestros centros de distribución e instalaciones de almacenamiento. Gestiona las actividades de entrada relacionadas con la recepción y el almacenamiento de mercancías, la gestión de inventarios y las reclamaciones. Supervisa las actividades de salida relacionadas con el llenado de pedidos, la reposición de existencias y el envío. Es responsable de la elaboración de presupuestos, el servicio al cliente, las instalaciones y el funcionamiento de los equipos. Administra la gestión general del inventario, la productividad, la precisión y los programas de prevención de pérdidas para garantizar que se cumplan los requisitos de los clientes.

Lo Que Harás

• Mejorar los sistemas operativos, los procesos y las políticas en apoyo de la misión de las organizaciones; específicamente, respaldar una mejor gestión de informes, flujo y gestión de la información, procesos comerciales y planificación organizacional.
• Gestionar y aumentar la eficacia y la eficiencia de los servicios de soporte (RR. HH., TI y finanzas), a través de mejoras en cada función, así como la coordinación y la comunicación entre las funciones de soporte y comerciales.
• Desempeñar un papel importante en la planificación a largo plazo, incluida una iniciativa orientada a la excelencia operativa.
• Supervisar la gestión financiera general, la planificación, los sistemas y los controles.
• Organizarse para dar servicio a cada división de la empresa, manteniendo y mejorando la eficiencia operativa y departamental en general.
• Interactuar de manera interfuncional en todos los niveles dentro de las divisiones de la empresa, incluida la comunicación con la administración de filiales y en el extranjero, recursos externos y asuntos relacionados, como transportistas, proveedores externos y agencias gubernamentales.
• Solucionar problemas y brindar soluciones para problemas de alcance moderado a complejo.

Acerca De Usted

• Licenciatura (universidad o facultad de cuatro años)
• En lugar de título, mínimo de 5 años de experiencia
• Liderazgo y visión demostrados en la gestión de grupos de personal y proyectos o iniciativas importantes.
• Excelentes habilidades interpersonales y un estilo de gestión colaborativo.
• Experiencia en desarrollo y supervisión de presupuestos.
• Un compromiso demostrado con altos estándares éticos profesionales y un lugar de trabajo diverso.

The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Perks & Benefits

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Job Details

Pay Type Salary

Hiring Min Rate 120,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate 140,000 USD

Columbus, OH, USA