Plant Manager - Atlanta

H&F Bread Co; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insur

Accident Insurance, Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ideation is seeking a Plant Manager for our Atlanta site to sharpen operational leadership and elevate performance. You will translate targets into repeatable results through disciplined execution and team development.

Responsibilities include owning safety, quality, throughput, and cost; coaching leaders; driving improvements; and aligning with cross-functional partners to meet customer needs and audits. Open availability required; full-time, on-site role with occasional weekend/nights as

Qualifications

• 5+ years food manufacturing leadership; 2+ years leading leaders.
• Strong knowledge of food safety/quality systems and regulatory expectations.
• Proven track record improving KPIs in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Own daily plant performance across safety, quality, throughput, labor, and cost.
• Lead, coach, and hold accountable production, maintenance, and sanitation leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement, root-cause problem solving, and standard work.
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver on customer needs and readiness for audits.
• Manage budgets, staffing plans, and KPI rhythms that keep the plant on track.

Skills

Food leadership

People leadership

Quality & safety knowledge

KPI driven improvements

Clear communicator

Job description

At Ideation, we specialize in product development, full-service Turn-Key co-manufacturing, or Tolling Only Co-manufacturing, providing a seamless journey from ideation to finished product, all under one roof. Disruptors in the "better-for you" snack food industry.

As Plant Manager, you'll sharpen your operational leadership and elevate how our Atlanta site performs - every shift, every batch, every handoff. This role exists to turn targets into repeatable results through disciplined execution and team development.

Key responsibilities:

• Own daily plant performance across safety, quality, throughput, labor, and cost
• Lead, coach, and hold accountable production, maintenance, and sanitation leaders
• Drive continuous improvement, root-cause problem solving, and standard work
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver on customer needs and readiness for audits
• Manage budgets, staffing plans, and KPI rhythms that keep the plant on track

Required qualifications/skills:

• 5+ years food manufacturing leadership; 2+ years leading leaders
• Strong knowledge of food safety/quality systems and regulatory expectations
• Proven track record improving KPIs in a high-volume environment
• Clear communicator with a hands-on, humble leadership style

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to industrial equipment, varying temperatures, and production activity.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.

Ability to occasionally lift and move materials or equipment as needed.

Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, nights, and holidays as operational needs require.

Schedule & Employment Status

Full-Time Position

Open availability required based on operational and production needs.

You start by scanning yesterday's numbers and today's plan, then walk the floor to connect with leaders and spot friction early. Mid-morning is a quick cadence of check-ins - aligning priorities, unblocking decisions, and keeping communication crisp across departments. Afternoons are for building: reviewing trends, tightening systems, and setting the next week's focus so wins become habits. You wrap up by confirming handoffs for the next shift and leaving the team clear on what "great" looks like tomorrow.

We offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• Accident Insurance, Paid Time Off