Plant Manager

Hunter Shore Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with bonus

Job summary

Hunter Shore Group, in partnership with a globally recognized food manufacturing organization, seeks a senior Manufacturing Leader for a flagship operation. This role focuses on people leadership, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and building high-performing teams within a complex manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will drive plant performance, develop talent, and support long-term operational growth initiatives, with significant career progression across operations,

Qualifications

• Progressive leadership experience within food manufacturing.
• Strong technical manufacturing foundation.
• Ability to influence across multiple levels of an organization.
• Experience driving operational improvements and performance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations with a hands-on leadership style.
• Develop talent and engage employees to build high-performing teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and TPM/Lean initiatives to improve plant performance.
• Collaborate across functions to improve reliability and cross-functional results.

Skills

People leadership

Operational excellence

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Team development

Cross-functional leadership

Food manufacturing

Job description

Manufacturing Leadership Opportunity | Food Manufacturing

We are currently partnering with a globally recognized food manufacturing organization on a key leadership hire within one of their flagship manufacturing operations.

This opportunity is ideal for a proven food manufacturing leader who is passionate about people leadership, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and building high-performing teams within a complex manufacturing environment.

The organization is seeking an individual who brings strong technical manufacturing expertise combined with an engaging, visible, and hands-on leadership style. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving plant performance, developing talent, and supporting long-term operational growth initiatives.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected organization known for its investment in people, internal career progression, and leadership development. The role offers significant long-term growth potential across operations, supply chain, manufacturing, and broader leadership functions depending on individual interests and mobility.

The facility is located in a beautiful region of the Northeast offering:

• Excellent quality of life
• Access to outdoor recreation year-round
• Strong sense of community
• Affordable cost of living
• Ideal environment for individuals and families seeking balance outside of major metropolitan areas

Key Areas of Focus

• Manufacturing Operations Leadership
• Food Safety & Quality
• Team Development & Employee Engagement
• Continuous Improvement / TPM / Lean Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Operational Performance & Reliability
• Coaching and Developing Future Leaders

Ideal Background

• Progressive leadership experience within food manufacturing
• Strong technical manufacturing and operational foundation
• Proven ability to lead within a fast-paced plant environment
• Passion for people leadership and culture development
• Experience driving operational improvements and performance initiatives
• Ability to influence and lead across multiple levels of an organization

Strong compensation package including base, bonus and incentive program.