Plant Operations Leader: Lean, Quality & Safety

Mission Foods; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Shoe allowance

Car benefits

Job summary

Mission Foods in Hayward, CA seeks a Plant Manager to lead Production, Maintenance and Administration, ensuring GMP compliance and safe operations while meeting cost, efficiency and volume targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing-related fields and 8 years in food/beverage manufacturing with at least 3 years in plant management. Strong leadership, safety culture, and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 8 years of increasing responsibility in a high-speed food/beverage manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a plant management role or equivalent management position.

Responsibilities

• Directs coordination of all manufacturing departments’ functions to meet objectives.
• Establishes quality specifications and ensures they are met by plant employees.
• Promotes plant safety through education and safety programs.
• Prepares annual manufacturing budget and analyzes costs of plant improvements.
• Executes projects as directed by Vice-President of Manufacturing.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies (FDA/OSHA/EPA/USDA).

Skills

LEAN Manufacturing

Team leadership

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Multicultural environment

Maturity and confidence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing management

Industrial Engineering

Business

Tools

SAP knowledge

Job description

Mission Foods in Hayward, CA seeks a Plant Manager to lead Production, Maintenance and Administration, ensuring GMP compliance and safe operations while meeting cost, efficiency and volume targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing-related fields and 8 years in food/beverage manufacturing with at least 3 years in plant management. Strong leadership, safety culture, and regulatory knowledge are essential.