Plant Manager

DSJ Global; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is recruiting a Plant Manager for a high-volume food manufacturing facility in the Greater Philadelphia area. This role oversees production, safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives, with direct accountability for plant KPIs and leadership development.

The successful candidate will drive OEE, labor efficiency, waste reduction and throughput while partnering with Supply Chain and Commercial teams to meet customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
• 8+ years of progressive food manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading a food production facility at Plant Manager/Operations Director level.
• Knowledge of FDA, SQF, HACCP, GMP and food safety regulations.
• Track record of improving safety, productivity, quality and retention.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations including Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering and Warehouse.
• Drive safety, food quality and employee engagement across the facility.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve throughput, labor efficiency and waste reduction.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Commercial teams to meet customer expectations.
• Lead and develop a leadership pipeline and manage budgets and costs.
• Champion Lean initiatives and continuous improvement across the plant.

Skills

Plant leadership

Safety culture

Lean manufacturing

OEE improvement

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Greater Philadelphia Area | Food Manufacturing

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee a high-volume production facility in the Greater Philadelphia area. This individual will be responsible for driving operational excellence, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring world-class performance across safety, quality, production, and operations.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important facility with significant visibility across the organization and a clear path for future advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all plant operations including Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse, and Continuous Improvement.
• Drive a strong culture of safety, food quality, and employee engagement.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve OEE, labor efficiency, waste reduction, and throughput.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Commercial teams to ensure customer expectations are consistently met.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of direct reports while building a robust leadership pipeline throughout the plant.
• Manage plant financial performance, including labor, maintenance, and operational budgets.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the facility.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
• 8+ years of progressive food manufacturing leadership experience.
• Prior experience leading a food production facility as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or Director of Operations.
• Strong understanding of FDA, SQF, HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations.
• Proven track record improving safety, productivity, quality, and employee retention metrics.
• Experience leading facilities with 200+ employees preferred.