Plant Manager

enVision Staffing Solutions; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Plant Manager for a beverage manufacturing facility in New York. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in beverage manufacturing, particularly in high-speed canning and bottling operations. Responsibilities include designing production SOPs, mentoring a large team, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on problem-solving skills, making it perfect for someone who thrives on operational floors.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in beverage manufacturing leadership, especially in high-speed canning/bottling.
• Proven capability in managing large teams and growing operations.
• Expert knowledge of filling technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for production.
• Directly recruit and upskill a diverse workforce up to 280 associates.
• Oversee high-velocity production shifts and solve real-time operational issues.

Skills

Leadership

Talent cultivation

Process engineering

Hands-on problem solving

Compliance

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma

Automated packaging

Job description

We are partnered with a high-speed co-packing facility in a growth phase to identify a Plant Manager for Beverage Manufacturing. Looking for someone who is hands‑on with leadership, talent cultivation, and process engineering.

Role Overview

As the Plant Manager, you are the cornerstone of the scaling operations. You won’t just manage a facility; you will grow it. We are looking for a "player‑coach" who thrives on the floor, can scale a team over 250 associates, and has the technical grit to design high-speed bottling/canning processes from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Startup Process Architecture: Design and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for high-speed canning and bottling lines, ensuring seamless transition from "startup chaos" to "operational excellence".
• Talent & Culture Building: Directly recruit, mentor, and upskill a diverse workforce of up to 280 associates. You will be responsible for creating career paths, reducing turnover through engagement, and fostering a "safety-first" culture.
• Metrics & KPI Ownership: Establish and own critical performance data, including OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), First Pass Yield (FPY), and labor efficiency metrics to drive data-backed decision-making.
• High-Speed Operations: Oversee high-velocity production shifts, ensuring equipment reliability through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and quick changeover protocols for diverse copacking clients.
• Hands-On Problem Solving: Spend 60-70% of your time on the floor, identifying bottlenecks in real-time and working alongside supervisors to troubleshoot mechanical or flow issues.
• Compliance & Quality: Build the framework for ensuring every bottle and can meets rigorous customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years in beverage manufacturing leadership, with at least 3 years in a high-speed canning/bottling environment.
• Startup Grit: Proven track record of taking a facility through a rapid growth phase or "greenfield" startup.
• Leadership: Experience managing large teams (200+ employees) with a focus on hands-on mentorship rather than "office-only" management.
• Technical Savvy: Expert knowledge of filling technology, automated packaging, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.