Plant Operations Manager

Superb Bakehouse; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Superb Bakehouse in Columbus, OH is seeking a Plant Operations Project Manager to lead the manufacturing team and drive strategic growth. This role spans Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain to deliver high-impact projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing management experience, CAPEX project oversight, and strong leadership and communication skills. Local candidates based in Columbus preferred; relocation assistance not specified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• 5+ years of management experience in manufacturing, food processing, CPG, distribution, or industrial production.
• Experience in team development and acting as a positive role model.
• Experience managing CAPEX projects.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, facilities, production equipment, utilities and maintenance systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities, schedules and budgets.
• Familiarity with OSHA, safety standards, environmental compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing team to support strategic growth.
• Impact Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain through projects.
• Manage multiple projects from concept through commissioning, on time and within budget.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance across initiatives.
• Report to founder and CEO; collaborate with vendors, contractors, and facilities as needed.

Skills

Team management

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

Risk management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Operational reporting tools

Job description

Superb Bakehouse is a rapidly growing premium waffle company. We build better waffles from scratch with our team of talented waffle artisans. A successful candidate will align with our can-do, will-do spirit. We are obsessed with making the best waffles for our customers. We are Mom-founded and led. If you are a person that aligns with our pillars of Heart, Hustle, Grit & Grace, we encourage you to apply. We each wear a lot of hats, work really hard and share an entrepreneurial spirit among us. We are makers at heart and love our craft and treat each other with kindness and respect. We appreciate and value confidence and expertise. We are a team and are excited to welcome our newest member to waffle alongside us as we continue to scale our national presence.

Position Summary

The Plant Operations Project Manager is responsible for leading the manufacturing team to support the strategic growth of the company. This role impacts Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain to deliver projects that improve productivity, increase operational efficiency, enhance equipment reliability, and support long-term business growth. The Plant Operations Manager will manage multiple concurrent projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring all initiatives are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. This position directly reports to our founder and CEO. Local candidates only.

Qualifications:

• Only candidates currently based in Columbus, OH will be considered
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of management experience within a manufacturing, food processing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), distribution, or industrial production environment.
• Experience in team management, developing team talent and being a positive role model to others.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital improvement (CAPEX) projects
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, facility infrastructure, production equipment, utilities, and maintenance systems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities, schedules, budgets, and available resources.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety standards, environmental compliance, and risk management practices.
• Strong financial acumen with experience developing project budgets, tracking expenditures, and controlling project costs.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence methodologies is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and operational reporting tools.
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments, including occasional travel to support vendors, contractors, or other company facilities as business needs require.