Plant Manager, Food Manufacturing & Growth

The Judge Group; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group has a Plant Manager opportunity in Visalia, CA. You will lead manufacturing operations, drive safety programs, and oversee workforce development to meet cost, quality, and profitability goals.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field and 10+ years in food processing management, with strong budgeting and leadership skills. Contact [e-mail] for inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive management responsibility in the food processing industry.
• Financial understanding including budgeting and cost analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion team members and food safety.
• Lead workforce development and positive employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with policies, labor laws, and EEO standards.
• Build leadership talent and support business growth.
• Foster an inclusive, engaged, respectful workplace culture.
• Set and achieve production goals for cost, quality, and profitability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing performance.
• Drive safety programs aligned with company values and objectives.
• Support product development, quality assurance, and engineering initiatives.
• Improve processes, equipment, and systems to drive growth and efficiency.
• Partner with Marketing and USDA teams to ensure product innovation and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

The Judge Group has a Plant Manager opportunity in Visalia, CA. You will lead manufacturing operations, drive safety programs, and oversee workforce development to meet cost, quality, and profitability goals.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field and 10+ years in food processing management, with strong budgeting and leadership skills. Contact [e-mail] for inquiries.