PLANT MANAGER

Randstad USA; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to drive operational excellence in a food production environment. You will lead a manufacturing team, overseeing production, packaging, sanitation, maintenance, warehousing and quality assurance from 8 AM to 4 PM.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of managerial experience in food production, with a focus on safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of managerial experience in food production.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Must have experience in food production environment.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end plant operations including production, packaging, sanitation, maintenance, warehousing and quality assurance.
• Manage production schedules with high SKU counts, line changes, and seasonal builds.
• Align daily execution with S&OP commitments, forecasts, service levels and cost targets.
• Drive Lean initiatives to improve OEE, throughput and flow in a high-mix environment.
• Own plant P&L including labor, yield, waste and overhead management.
• Mentor and develop a cross-functional leadership team.

Skills

Operations

Scheduling

Management

FDA

Food Production

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to drive operational excellence, champion food safety, and lead our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will combine technical food-manufacturing expertise with strong people leadership to drive results across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale. **MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN FOOD PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT**

salary: $140,000 - $150,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end plant operations, including production, packaging, sanitation, maintenance, warehousing, and quality assurance.
• Manage production schedules featuring high SKU counts, frequent line changeovers, custom packaging runs, and seasonal builds.
• Align daily execution with S&OP commitments, demand forecasts, service levels, and cost targets.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), throughput, and flow in a high-mix environment.
• Own plant P&L performance, managing labor, yield, waste, and overhead expenses.
• Mentor, coach, and develop a cross-functional leadership team (managers, supervisors, frontline staff).

Essential Functions of this Role

• working in a smoke free environment

Skills

• Operations
• Scheduling
• Management
• FDA
• Food Production

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 7 years
• Experience level: Manager

Experience

• Manager
• 7 years

Education

• Bachelors

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.