Human Resources Director

Orwashers Bakery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Orwashers Bakery is seeking a Plant Manager to own warehousing, logistics, maintenance, sanitation, production, and cold chain across multiple facilities in New York. You will lead department managers, ensure safety and inspection readiness, and drive scalable operational discipline with a senior leadership presence reporting to the COO.

You will build buy-in, communicate clearly, and lead through people, balancing hands-on floor leadership with strategic leadership to sustain growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a manufacturing environment; food/CPG/beverage experience is a plus.
• Strong technical skills in process improvement and materials management.
• Experience managing budgets and being financially accountable.
• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment with changing demands.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including one weekend day, early mornings and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse operations across multiple facilities with emphasis on safety, cleanliness, efficiency, and preventive maintenance.
• Manage maintenance and sanitation programs to keep facilities inspection-ready and progress toward SQF certification.
• Oversee warehouse capacity and movement of goods between facilities, optimizing transportation and supply chain.
• Develop and implement SOPs, train/mentor teams, maintain floor presence including off-hours/weekends.
• Report weekly KPIs, manage budgets, and lead analytics to drive better decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Process improvement

Budget management

Facilities operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

In addition to selling bread to many of New York’s top restaurants and gourmet grocery stores, Orwashers currently operates three retail bakeries in Manhattan and Long Island. We also deliver our breads and baked goods throughout Manhattan and distribute to carefully selected partners nationwide. While the company has grown since its humble beginnings over a century ago, the same values remain baked in: handmade classic breads and baked goods made fresh, locally, and with love each day.

What You Will Do

As Plant Manager, you will own all aspects of warehousing, logistics, maintenance, sanitation, production, and frozen cold chain operations across multiple facilities. You will lead a team of department managers, keep the business safe, clean, and inspection-ready, and bring the operational discipline needed to support continued growth. Reporting to the COO, you will be a senior voice on the leadership team, driving process improvements and ensuring the business runs efficiently at scale.

Responsibilities:

• Lead warehouse operations across multiple facilities, prioritizing safety, cleanliness, efficiency, and preventative maintenance
• Manage maintenance and sanitation programs to keep facilities inspection-ready and work toward SQF certification
• Oversee warehouse capacity and the movement of goods between facilities, finding efficiencies in transportation and supply chain
• Develop and implement SOPs, train and mentor your team, and maintain a consistent, visible presence on the floor, including during off-hours and weekends
• Report on weekly KPIs, manage budgets, and lead the rollout of supply chain analytics to support better business decisions

Who You Are

You are a hands‑on operations leader with deep experience in food manufacturing or a related CPG environment, comfortable managing multiple facilities and leading through people. You are safety‑obsessed, mechanically inclined, and energized by solving problems before they happen. You build buy‑in across departments, communicate clearly, and are just as comfortable on the warehouse floor as you are reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment; food, CPG, or beverage experience a plus
• Strong technical skills in process improvement and materials management
• Experience managing budgets and being held financially accountable
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment and navigating changing business demands
• Able to work a flexible schedule including one weekend day as part of regular schedule and early mornings and evenings
• Comfortable to be on your feet for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred