Plant Manager - Food Processing & Growth Leader

Judge Direct Placement; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Plant Manager in Visalia, CA to lead production, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role focuses on building leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving cost-efficient manufacturing performance.

The candidate should have 10+ years in plant management within food processing, strong budgeting and staffing skills, and a track record of fostering an inclusive, high-performing workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive management experience in food processing.
• Financial understanding including budgeting, staffing, and cost analysis.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Cost analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Plant Manager in Visalia, CA to lead production, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role focuses on building leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving cost-efficient manufacturing performance.

The candidate should have 10+ years in plant management within food processing, strong budgeting and staffing skills, and a track record of fostering an inclusive, high-performing workplace.