Plant Manager

8020Recruit; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with potential for growth

Opportunity to lead a transformation

Hands-on role with significant autonomy

Job summary

A leading food production company in Miami is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee its operations. The role involves leading day-to-day activities in a highly automated environment focused on complex mixing and pasteurization processes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the food industry, especially dairy or yogurt, and be bilingual in Spanish and English. This hands-on leadership position offers competitive compensation and the chance to transform the operations of a growing facility.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in large-scale industrial food production, preferably in dairy, cheese, or yogurt manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of pasteurization, mixing processes, and quality control in food production.
• Hands-on leader with a practical approach rather than a corporate managerial focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the industrial production facility.
• Oversee and optimize complex mixing, pasteurization, and quality control processes.
• Implement and refine production processes to support the transition from semi-industrial to fully industrial scale production.

Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Fluent in English

Experience in industrial food production

Knowledge of pasteurization and mixing processes

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Position: Plant Manager
Reports to: Director of Operations
Location: Miami, FL
Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 per year (candidate responsible for their own taxes)
Schedule: Flexible between two shifts (6 AM - 3 PM or 4 PM - 12 AM), likely 9 AM - 6 PM

Position Overview:

A highly automated production facility in Miami is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee its operations. This role is hands‑on and focused on complex mixing and pasteurization processes rather than solely final packaging and freezing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in industrial food production, ideally in dairy, cheese, or yogurt manufacturing, and must be fluent in Spanish and English.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the day‑to‑day operations of the industrial production facility.
• Oversee and optimize complex mixing, pasteurization, and quality control processes.
• Implement and refine production processes to support the transition from semi‑industrial to fully industrial‑scale production.
• Work hands‑on with the new large‑scale industrial machinery, ensuring efficiency and compliance with food safety standards.
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations and production teams to improve operational workflows.
• Ensure high‑quality standards are met while maintaining production efficiency.
• Train and mentor production staff in the new industrial processes.
• Address production challenges and optimize performance without excessive focus on corporate KPIs or Excel reporting.

Candidate Profile:

• Significant experience in large‑scale industrial food production, preferably in dairy, cheese, or yogurt manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of pasteurization, mixing processes, and quality control in food production.
• Hands‑on leader with a practical approach rather than a corporate managerial focus.
• Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Willing to relocate to Miami, including candidates from anywhere in the Americas.
• Open to candidates currently in the U.S. on a visa (H1‑B sponsorship considered).

Technical Requirements & Challenges:

• Must adapt to and manage new large‑scale industrial machinery similar to those used by major brands (e.g., Sabory, Bresler).
• The current team lacks expertise in industrial‑scale production; the candidate will play a key role in bridging this gap.
• Must ensure a seamless transition from semi‑industrial to fully industrial production while maintaining quality and efficiency.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead the transformation of a growing food production company.
• Work with state‑of‑the‑art industrial equipment in a cutting‑edge facility.
• Hands‑on role with significant autonomy and impact.
• Competitive salary with potential for growth and international recruitment opportunities.

If you are an experienced food production professional ready for a dynamic, hands‑on leadership role, we encourage you to apply!